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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,527.89, 24,188.52 and 9,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,527.89, 24,188.52 and 9,569.95 is: 13,206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,527.89 : 24,188.52 = 9,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,527.89/24,188.52 = 9,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,527.89x = 24,188.52 × 9,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,527.89x = 231,482,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,482,902.39/17,527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.54

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