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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.29, 24,211.48 and 9,587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.29, 24,211.48 and 9,587.58 is: 13,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.29 : 24,211.48 = 9,587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.29/24,211.48 = 9,587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.29x = 24,211.48 × 9,587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.29x = 232,129,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,129,501.42/17,545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.30

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