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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.89, 24,180.67 and 9,563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.89, 24,180.67 and 9,563.57 is: 13,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.89 : 24,180.67 = 9,563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.89/24,180.67 = 9,563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.89x = 24,180.67 × 9,563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.89x = 231,253,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,253,445.83/17,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.22

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