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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.91, 24,276.87 and 9,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.91, 24,276.87 and 9,525.64 is: 13,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.91 : 24,276.87 = 9,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.91/24,276.87 = 9,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.91x = 24,276.87 × 9,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.91x = 231,252,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,252,723.95/17,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.40

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