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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.81, 24,182.75 and 9,565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.81, 24,182.75 and 9,565.97 is: 13,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.81 : 24,182.75 = 9,565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.81/24,182.75 = 9,565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.81x = 24,182.75 × 9,565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.81x = 231,331,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,331,364.02/17,523.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.97

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