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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.65, 24,184.59 and 9,567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.65, 24,184.59 and 9,567.30 is: 13,203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.65 : 24,184.59 = 9,567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.65/24,184.59 = 9,567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.65x = 24,184.59 × 9,567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.65x = 231,381,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,381,227.91/17,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.19

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