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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.87, 24,182.99 and 9,566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.87, 24,182.99 and 9,566.16 is: 13,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.87 : 24,182.99 = 9,566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.87/24,182.99 = 9,566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.87x = 24,182.99 × 9,566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.87x = 231,338,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,338,351.62/17,523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.33

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