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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.79, 24,212.17 and 9,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.79, 24,212.17 and 9,588.08 is: 13,230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.79 : 24,212.17 = 9,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.79/24,212.17 = 9,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.79x = 24,212.17 × 9,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.79x = 232,148,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,148,222.93/17,545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.99

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