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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.39, 24,182.46 and 9,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.39, 24,182.46 and 9,565.68 is: 13,200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.39 : 24,182.46 = 9,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.39/24,182.46 = 9,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.39x = 24,182.46 × 9,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.39x = 231,321,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,321,673.97/17,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.74

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