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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.43, 24,183.59 and 9,566.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.43, 24,183.59 and 9,566.65 is: 13,201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.43 : 24,183.59 = 9,566.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.43/24,183.59 = 9,566.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.43x = 24,183.59 × 9,566.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.43x = 231,355,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,355,923.67/17,524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.91

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