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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.73, 24,124.67 and 9,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.73, 24,124.67 and 9,523.96 is: 13,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.73 : 24,124.67 = 9,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.73/24,124.67 = 9,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.73x = 24,124.67 × 9,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.73x = 229,762,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,762,392.09/17,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.00

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