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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.79, 24,190.14 and 9,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.79, 24,190.14 and 9,571.08 is: 13,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.79 : 24,190.14 = 9,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.79/24,190.14 = 9,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.79x = 24,190.14 × 9,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.79x = 231,525,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,525,644.20/17,528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.31

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