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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.59, 24,213.24 and 9,588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.59, 24,213.24 and 9,588.33 is: 13,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.59 : 24,213.24 = 9,588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.59/24,213.24 = 9,588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.59x = 24,213.24 × 9,588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.59x = 232,164,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,164,535.49/17,545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.07

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