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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.46, 24,183.68 and 9,566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.46, 24,183.68 and 9,566.73 is: 13,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.46 : 24,183.68 = 9,566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.46/24,183.68 = 9,566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.46x = 24,183.68 × 9,566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.46x = 231,358,689.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,358,689.13/17,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.05

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