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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.63, 24,211.05 and 9,586.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.63, 24,211.05 and 9,586.85 is: 13,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.63 : 24,211.05 = 9,586.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.63/24,211.05 = 9,586.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.63x = 24,211.05 × 9,586.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.63x = 232,107,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,107,583.64/17,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.55

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