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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.18, 24,190.08 and 9,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.18, 24,190.08 and 9,571.74 is: 13,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.18 : 24,190.08 = 9,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.18/24,190.08 = 9,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.18x = 24,190.08 × 9,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.18x = 231,541,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,541,156.34/17,529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.90

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