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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.67, 24,286.03 and 9,532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.67, 24,286.03 and 9,532.14 is: 13,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.67 : 24,286.03 = 9,532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.67/24,286.03 = 9,532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.67x = 24,286.03 × 9,532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.67x = 231,497,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,497,838.00/17,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,154.28

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