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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.65, 24,179.94 and 9,564.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.65, 24,179.94 and 9,564.35 is: 13,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.65 : 24,179.94 = 9,564.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.65/24,179.94 = 9,564.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.65x = 24,179.94 × 9,564.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.65x = 231,265,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,265,288.24/17,521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.83

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