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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.41, 24,126.42 and 9,525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.41, 24,126.42 and 9,525.43 is: 13,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.41 : 24,126.42 = 9,525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.41/24,126.42 = 9,525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.41x = 24,126.42 × 9,525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.41x = 229,814,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,814,524.86/17,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.72

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