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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.92, 24,184.47 and 9,567.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.92, 24,184.47 and 9,567.89 is: 13,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.92 : 24,184.47 = 9,567.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.92/24,184.47 = 9,567.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.92x = 24,184.47 × 9,567.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.92x = 231,394,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,394,227.75/17,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.73

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