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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.64, 24,177.69 and 9,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.64, 24,177.69 and 9,562.30 is: 13,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.64 : 24,177.69 = 9,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.64/24,177.69 = 9,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.64x = 24,177.69 × 9,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.64x = 231,194,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,194,325.09/17,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.29

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