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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.69, 24,186.71 and 9,568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.69, 24,186.71 and 9,568.92 is: 13,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.69 : 24,186.71 = 9,568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.69/24,186.71 = 9,568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.69x = 24,186.71 × 9,568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.69x = 231,440,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,440,590.39/17,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.04

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