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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,488.68, 24,134.40 and 9,530.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,488.68, 24,134.40 and 9,530.91 is: 13,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,488.68 : 24,134.40 = 9,530.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,488.68/24,134.40 = 9,530.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,488.68x = 24,134.40 × 9,530.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,488.68x = 230,022,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,022,794.30/17,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.67

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