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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.55, 24,190.86 and 9,571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.55, 24,190.86 and 9,571.96 is: 13,209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.55 : 24,190.86 = 9,571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.55/24,190.86 = 9,571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.55x = 24,190.86 × 9,571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.55x = 231,553,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,553,944.29/17,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.35

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