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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.52, 24,181.40 and 9,565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.52, 24,181.40 and 9,565.02 is: 13,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.52 : 24,181.40 = 9,565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.52/24,181.40 = 9,565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.52x = 24,181.40 × 9,565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.52x = 231,295,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,295,574.63/17,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.90

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