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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.54, 24,125.04 and 9,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.54, 24,125.04 and 9,524.10 is: 13,143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.54 : 24,125.04 = 9,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.54/24,125.04 = 9,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.54x = 24,125.04 × 9,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.54x = 229,769,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,769,293.46/17,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.54

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