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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.92, 24,184.30 and 9,567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.92, 24,184.30 and 9,567.14 is: 13,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.92 : 24,184.30 = 9,567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.92/24,184.30 = 9,567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.92x = 24,184.30 × 9,567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.92x = 231,374,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,374,583.90/17,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.60

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