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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.46, 24,181.99 and 9,565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.46, 24,181.99 and 9,565.82 is: 13,200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.46 : 24,181.99 = 9,565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.46/24,181.99 = 9,565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.46x = 24,181.99 × 9,565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.46x = 231,320,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,320,394.84/17,523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.62

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