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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.21, 24,214.68 and 9,589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.21, 24,214.68 and 9,589.41 is: 13,233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.21 : 24,214.68 = 9,589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.21/24,214.68 = 9,589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.21x = 24,214.68 × 9,589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.21x = 232,204,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,204,494.54/17,547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.13

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