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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.01, 24,210.02 and 9,586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.01, 24,210.02 and 9,586.51 is: 13,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.01 : 24,210.02 = 9,586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.01/24,210.02 = 9,586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.01x = 24,210.02 × 9,586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.01x = 232,089,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,089,598.83/17,544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.99

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