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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.92, 24,213.84 and 9,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.92, 24,213.84 and 9,588.48 is: 13,232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.92 : 24,213.84 = 9,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.92/24,213.84 = 9,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.92x = 24,213.84 × 9,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.92x = 232,173,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,173,920.56/17,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.36

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