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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.85, 24,188.91 and 9,569.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.85, 24,188.91 and 9,569.54 is: 13,205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.85 : 24,188.91 = 9,569.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.85/24,188.91 = 9,569.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.85x = 24,188.91 × 9,569.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.85x = 231,476,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,476,620.86/17,528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.47

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