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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.70, 24,190.56 and 9,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.70, 24,190.56 and 9,572.02 is: 13,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.70 : 24,190.56 = 9,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.70/24,190.56 = 9,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.70x = 24,190.56 × 9,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.70x = 231,552,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,552,524.13/17,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.15

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