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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.49, 24,211.10 and 9,586.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.49, 24,211.10 and 9,586.53 is: 13,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.49 : 24,211.10 = 9,586.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.49/24,211.10 = 9,586.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.49x = 24,211.10 × 9,586.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.49x = 232,100,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,100,460.45/17,544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.25

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