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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.32, 24,212.10 and 9,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.32, 24,212.10 and 9,587.28 is: 13,230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.32 : 24,212.10 = 9,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.32/24,212.10 = 9,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.32x = 24,212.10 × 9,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.32x = 232,128,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,128,182.09/17,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.21

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