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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.97, 24,214.83 and 9,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.97, 24,214.83 and 9,589.19 is: 13,233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.97 : 24,214.83 = 9,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.97/24,214.83 = 9,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.97x = 24,214.83 × 9,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.97x = 232,200,713.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,200,713.99/17,546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.09

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