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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.73, 24,181.83 and 9,565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.73, 24,181.83 and 9,565.69 is: 13,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.73 : 24,181.83 = 9,565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.73/24,181.83 = 9,565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.73x = 24,181.83 × 9,565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.73x = 231,315,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,315,841.58/17,522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.90

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