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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.78, 24,190.80 and 9,571.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.78, 24,190.80 and 9,571.83 is: 13,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.78 : 24,190.80 = 9,571.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.78/24,190.80 = 9,571.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.78x = 24,190.80 × 9,571.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.78x = 231,550,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,550,225.16/17,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.96

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