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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.88, 24,276.84 and 9,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.88, 24,276.84 and 9,525.63 is: 13,145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.88 : 24,276.84 = 9,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.88/24,276.84 = 9,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.88x = 24,276.84 × 9,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.88x = 231,252,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,252,072.68/17,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.38

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