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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.70, 24,176.73 and 9,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.70, 24,176.73 and 9,562.02 is: 13,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.70 : 24,176.73 = 9,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.70/24,176.73 = 9,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.70x = 24,176.73 × 9,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.70x = 231,178,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,178,375.79/17,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.34

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