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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.62, 24,215.31 and 9,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.62, 24,215.31 and 9,590.06 is: 13,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.62 : 24,215.31 = 9,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.62/24,215.31 = 9,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.62x = 24,215.31 × 9,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.62x = 232,226,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,226,275.82/17,547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.06

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