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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.81, 24,184.13 and 9,566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.81, 24,184.13 and 9,566.97 is: 13,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.81 : 24,184.13 = 9,566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.81/24,184.13 = 9,566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.81x = 24,184.13 × 9,566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.81x = 231,368,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,368,846.19/17,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.36

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