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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.50, 24,127.37 and 9,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.50, 24,127.37 and 9,525.52 is: 13,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.50 : 24,127.37 = 9,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.50/24,127.37 = 9,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.50x = 24,127.37 × 9,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.50x = 229,825,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,825,745.48/17,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.29

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