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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.93, 24,213.98 and 9,588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.93, 24,213.98 and 9,588.67 is: 13,232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.93 : 24,213.98 = 9,588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.93/24,213.98 = 9,588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.93x = 24,213.98 × 9,588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.93x = 232,179,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,179,694.59/17,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.68

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