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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.74, 24,191.61 and 9,572.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.74, 24,191.61 and 9,572.57 is: 13,210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.74 : 24,191.61 = 9,572.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.74/24,191.61 = 9,572.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.74x = 24,191.61 × 9,572.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.74x = 231,575,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,575,940.62/17,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.46

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