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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.76, 24,183.21 and 9,565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.76, 24,183.21 and 9,565.93 is: 13,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.76 : 24,183.21 = 9,565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.76/24,183.21 = 9,565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.76x = 24,183.21 × 9,565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.76x = 231,334,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,334,894.04/17,523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.21

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