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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.08, 24,211.14 and 9,586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.08, 24,211.14 and 9,586.64 is: 13,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.08 : 24,211.14 = 9,586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.08/24,211.14 = 9,586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.08x = 24,211.14 × 9,586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.08x = 232,103,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,103,483.17/17,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.73

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