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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.76, 24,190.71 and 9,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.76, 24,190.71 and 9,572.02 is: 13,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.76 : 24,190.71 = 9,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.76/24,190.71 = 9,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.76x = 24,190.71 × 9,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.76x = 231,553,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,553,959.93/17,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.19

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