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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.05, 24,211.88 and 9,587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.05, 24,211.88 and 9,587.10 is: 13,230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.05 : 24,211.88 = 9,587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.05/24,211.88 = 9,587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.05x = 24,211.88 × 9,587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.05x = 232,121,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,121,666.81/17,545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.04

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