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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,489.93, 24,134.76 and 9,531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,489.93, 24,134.76 and 9,531.68 is: 13,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,489.93 : 24,134.76 = 9,531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,489.93/24,134.76 = 9,531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,489.93x = 24,134.76 × 9,531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,489.93x = 230,044,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,044,688.52/17,489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.98

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