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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.99, 24,184.53 and 9,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.99, 24,184.53 and 9,567.22 is: 13,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.99 : 24,184.53 = 9,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.99/24,184.53 = 9,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.99x = 24,184.53 × 9,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.99x = 231,378,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,378,719.11/17,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.79

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