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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.65, 24,272.38 and 9,522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.65, 24,272.38 and 9,522.39 is: 13,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.65 : 24,272.38 = 9,522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.65/24,272.38 = 9,522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.65x = 24,272.38 × 9,522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.65x = 231,131,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,131,161.14/17,588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.92

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