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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.09, 24,277.10 and 9,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.09, 24,277.10 and 9,525.72 is: 13,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.09 : 24,277.10 = 9,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.09/24,277.10 = 9,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.09x = 24,277.10 × 9,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.09x = 231,256,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,256,809.38/17,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.50

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