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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.57, 24,183.57 and 9,566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.57, 24,183.57 and 9,566.85 is: 13,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.57 : 24,183.57 = 9,566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.57/24,183.57 = 9,566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.57x = 24,183.57 × 9,566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.57x = 231,360,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,360,417.90/17,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.06

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