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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.76, 24,216.24 and 9,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.76, 24,216.24 and 9,589.76 is: 13,234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.76 : 24,216.24 = 9,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.76/24,216.24 = 9,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.76x = 24,216.24 × 9,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.76x = 232,227,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,227,929.70/17,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.05

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