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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.18, 24,179.72 and 9,563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.18, 24,179.72 and 9,563.54 is: 13,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.18 : 24,179.72 = 9,563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.18/24,179.72 = 9,563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.18x = 24,179.72 × 9,563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.18x = 231,243,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,243,550.69/17,521.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.95

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