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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.67, 24,127.45 and 9,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.67, 24,127.45 and 9,525.96 is: 13,145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.67 : 24,127.45 = 9,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.67/24,127.45 = 9,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.67x = 24,127.45 × 9,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.67x = 229,837,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,837,123.60/17,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.82

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