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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.53, 24,179.99 and 9,563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.53, 24,179.99 and 9,563.13 is: 13,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.53 : 24,179.99 = 9,563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.53/24,179.99 = 9,563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.53x = 24,179.99 × 9,563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.53x = 231,236,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,236,339.95/17,522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.52

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