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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.93, 24,184.88 and 9,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.93, 24,184.88 and 9,566.63 is: 13,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.93 : 24,184.88 = 9,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.93/24,184.88 = 9,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.93x = 24,184.88 × 9,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.93x = 231,367,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,367,629.80/17,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.44

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