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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.37, 24,177.25 and 9,562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.37, 24,177.25 and 9,562.11 is: 13,196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.37 : 24,177.25 = 9,562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.37/24,177.25 = 9,562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.37x = 24,177.25 × 9,562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.37x = 231,185,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,185,524.00/17,519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.00

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