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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.91, 24,213.38 and 9,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.91, 24,213.38 and 9,588.26 is: 13,231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.91 : 24,213.38 = 9,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.91/24,213.38 = 9,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.91x = 24,213.38 × 9,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.91x = 232,164,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,164,013.91/17,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.81

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