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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.76, 24,179.36 and 9,563.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.76, 24,179.36 and 9,563.99 is: 13,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.76 : 24,179.36 = 9,563.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.76/24,179.36 = 9,563.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.76x = 24,179.36 × 9,563.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.76x = 231,250,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,250,988.53/17,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.94

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