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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.44, 24,209.96 and 9,585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.44, 24,209.96 and 9,585.69 is: 13,228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.44 : 24,209.96 = 9,585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.44/24,209.96 = 9,585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.44x = 24,209.96 × 9,585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.44x = 232,069,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,069,249.82/17,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.27

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