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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.83, 24,180.30 and 9,564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.83, 24,180.30 and 9,564.12 is: 13,198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.83 : 24,180.30 = 9,564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.83/24,180.30 = 9,564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.83x = 24,180.30 × 9,564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.83x = 231,263,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,263,290.84/17,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.58

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