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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.80, 24,177.68 and 9,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.80, 24,177.68 and 9,562.36 is: 13,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.80 : 24,177.68 = 9,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.80/24,177.68 = 9,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.80x = 24,177.68 × 9,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.80x = 231,195,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,195,680.12/17,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.25

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