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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.33, 24,183.56 and 9,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.33, 24,183.56 and 9,566.62 is: 13,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.33 : 24,183.56 = 9,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.33/24,183.56 = 9,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.33x = 24,183.56 × 9,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.33x = 231,354,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,354,892.22/17,524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.93

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