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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.59, 24,190.92 and 9,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.59, 24,190.92 and 9,572 is: 13,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.59 : 24,190.92 = 9,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.59/24,190.92 = 9,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.59x = 24,190.92 × 9,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.59x = 231,555,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,555,486.24/17,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.41

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