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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.81, 24,190.38 and 9,571.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.81, 24,190.38 and 9,571.37 is: 13,208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.81 : 24,190.38 = 9,571.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.81/24,190.38 = 9,571.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.81x = 24,190.38 × 9,571.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.81x = 231,534,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,534,956.47/17,528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.83

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