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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.48, 24,181.48 and 9,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.48, 24,181.48 and 9,565.44 is: 13,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.48 : 24,181.48 = 9,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.48/24,181.48 = 9,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.48x = 24,181.48 × 9,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.48x = 231,306,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,306,496.05/17,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.56

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