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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.62, 24,179.52 and 9,563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.62, 24,179.52 and 9,563.64 is: 13,197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.62 : 24,179.52 = 9,563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.62/24,179.52 = 9,563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.62x = 24,179.52 × 9,563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.62x = 231,244,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,244,224.65/17,521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.65

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