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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.96, 24,211.71 and 9,587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.96, 24,211.71 and 9,587.16 is: 13,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.96 : 24,211.71 = 9,587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.96/24,211.71 = 9,587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.96x = 24,211.71 × 9,587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.96x = 232,121,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,121,537.64/17,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.10

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