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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.62, 24,211.18 and 9,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.62, 24,211.18 and 9,586.88 is: 13,229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.62 : 24,211.18 = 9,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.62/24,211.18 = 9,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.62x = 24,211.18 × 9,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.62x = 232,109,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,109,677.32/17,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.68

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