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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.59, 24,214.62 and 9,589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.59, 24,214.62 and 9,589.33 is: 13,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.59 : 24,214.62 = 9,589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.59/24,214.62 = 9,589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.59x = 24,214.62 × 9,589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.59x = 232,201,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,201,982.00/17,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.45

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