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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.74, 24,179.61 and 9,564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.74, 24,179.61 and 9,564.10 is: 13,198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.74 : 24,179.61 = 9,564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.74/24,179.61 = 9,564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.74x = 24,179.61 × 9,564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.74x = 231,256,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,256,147.55/17,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.24

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