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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.08, 24,179.22 and 9,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.08, 24,179.22 and 9,563.34 is: 13,197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.08 : 24,179.22 = 9,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.08/24,179.22 = 9,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.08x = 24,179.22 × 9,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.08x = 231,234,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,234,101.79/17,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.48

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