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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.67, 24,284.66 and 9,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.67, 24,284.66 and 9,531.14 is: 13,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.67 : 24,284.66 = 9,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.67/24,284.66 = 9,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.67x = 24,284.66 × 9,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.67x = 231,460,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,460,325.23/17,597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.90

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