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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.64, 24,176.92 and 9,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.64, 24,176.92 and 9,561.80 is: 13,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.64 : 24,176.92 = 9,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.64/24,176.92 = 9,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.64x = 24,176.92 × 9,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.64x = 231,174,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,174,873.66/17,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.18

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