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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.94, 24,187.80 and 9,765.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.94, 24,187.80 and 9,765.54 is: 13,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.94 : 24,187.80 = 9,765.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.94/24,187.80 = 9,765.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.94x = 24,187.80 × 9,765.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.94x = 236,206,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,206,928.41/17,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.56

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