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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.89, 24,184.68 and 9,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.89, 24,184.68 and 9,567.42 is: 13,203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.89 : 24,184.68 = 9,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.89/24,184.68 = 9,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.89x = 24,184.68 × 9,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.89x = 231,384,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,384,864.56/17,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.21

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