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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.93, 24,191.43 and 9,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.93, 24,191.43 and 9,572.36 is: 13,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.93 : 24,191.43 = 9,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.93/24,191.43 = 9,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.93x = 24,191.43 × 9,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.93x = 231,568,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,568,955.92/17,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.92

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