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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.14, 24,178.26 and 9,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.14, 24,178.26 and 9,563.23 is: 13,196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.14 : 24,178.26 = 9,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.14/24,178.26 = 9,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.14x = 24,178.26 × 9,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.14x = 231,222,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,222,261.38/17,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.76

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