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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.64, 24,213.80 and 9,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.64, 24,213.80 and 9,588.84 is: 13,232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.64 : 24,213.80 = 9,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.64/24,213.80 = 9,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.64x = 24,213.80 × 9,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.64x = 232,182,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,182,253.99/17,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.29

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