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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.92, 24,125.48 and 9,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.92, 24,125.48 and 9,524.56 is: 13,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.92 : 24,125.48 = 9,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.92/24,125.48 = 9,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.92x = 24,125.48 × 9,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.92x = 229,784,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,784,581.79/17,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.13

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