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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.81, 24,211.44 and 9,587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.81, 24,211.44 and 9,587.07 is: 13,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.81 : 24,211.44 = 9,587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.81/24,211.44 = 9,587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.81x = 24,211.44 × 9,587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.81x = 232,116,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,116,770.08/17,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.94

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