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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.71, 24,131.37 and 9,528.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.71, 24,131.37 and 9,528.91 is: 13,149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.71 : 24,131.37 = 9,528.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.71/24,131.37 = 9,528.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.71x = 24,131.37 × 9,528.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.71x = 229,945,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,945,652.91/17,486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.74

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