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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.65, 24,181.83 and 9,565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.65, 24,181.83 and 9,565.30 is: 13,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.65 : 24,181.83 = 9,565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.65/24,181.83 = 9,565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.65x = 24,181.83 × 9,565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.65x = 231,306,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,306,458.50/17,522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.43

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