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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,527.83, 24,188.92 and 9,570.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,527.83, 24,188.92 and 9,570.57 is: 13,207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,527.83 : 24,188.92 = 9,570.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,527.83/24,188.92 = 9,570.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,527.83x = 24,188.92 × 9,570.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,527.83x = 231,501,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,501,637.45/17,527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.66

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