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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.92, 24,185.89 and 9,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.92, 24,185.89 and 9,568.33 is: 13,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.92 : 24,185.89 = 9,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.92/24,185.89 = 9,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.92x = 24,185.89 × 9,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.92x = 231,418,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,418,528.36/17,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.36

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