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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,527.74, 24,188.16 and 9,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,527.74, 24,188.16 and 9,569.96 is: 13,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,527.74 : 24,188.16 = 9,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,527.74/24,188.16 = 9,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,527.74x = 24,188.16 × 9,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,527.74x = 231,479,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,479,723.67/17,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.48

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