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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.49, 24,189.89 and 9,571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.49, 24,189.89 and 9,571.32 is: 13,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.49 : 24,189.89 = 9,571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.49/24,189.89 = 9,571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.49x = 24,189.89 × 9,571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.49x = 231,529,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,529,177.95/17,528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.73

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