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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.65, 24,124.64 and 9,523.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.65, 24,124.64 and 9,523.85 is: 13,142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.65 : 24,124.64 = 9,523.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.65/24,124.64 = 9,523.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.65x = 24,124.64 × 9,523.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.65x = 229,759,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,759,284.42/17,481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.89

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