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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.65, 24,183.21 and 9,566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.65, 24,183.21 and 9,566.30 is: 13,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.65 : 24,183.21 = 9,566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.65/24,183.21 = 9,566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.65x = 24,183.21 × 9,566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.65x = 231,343,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,343,841.82/17,523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.81

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