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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.30, 24,212.38 and 9,587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.30, 24,212.38 and 9,587.35 is: 13,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.30 : 24,212.38 = 9,587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.30/24,212.38 = 9,587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.30x = 24,212.38 × 9,587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.30x = 232,132,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,132,561.39/17,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.47

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