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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.72, 24,216.03 and 9,589.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.72, 24,216.03 and 9,589.94 is: 13,234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.72 : 24,216.03 = 9,589.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.72/24,216.03 = 9,589.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.72x = 24,216.03 × 9,589.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.72x = 232,230,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,230,226.79/17,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.21

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