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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.06, 24,182.34 and 9,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.06, 24,182.34 and 9,565.50 is: 13,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.06 : 24,182.34 = 9,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.06/24,182.34 = 9,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.06x = 24,182.34 × 9,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.06x = 231,316,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,316,173.27/17,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.67

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