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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.74, 24,182.64 and 9,565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.74, 24,182.64 and 9,565.96 is: 13,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.74 : 24,182.64 = 9,565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.74/24,182.64 = 9,565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.74x = 24,182.64 × 9,565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.74x = 231,330,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,330,166.93/17,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.96

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