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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.76, 24,180.73 and 9,564.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.76, 24,180.73 and 9,564.99 is: 13,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.76 : 24,180.73 = 9,564.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.76/24,180.73 = 9,564.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.76x = 24,180.73 × 9,564.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.76x = 231,288,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,288,440.64/17,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.32

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