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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.72, 24,211.41 and 9,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.72, 24,211.41 and 9,586.74 is: 13,229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.72 : 24,211.41 = 9,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.72/24,211.41 = 9,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.72x = 24,211.41 × 9,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.72x = 232,108,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,108,492.70/17,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.54

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