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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.41, 24,138.03 and 9,533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.41, 24,138.03 and 9,533.61 is: 13,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.41 : 24,138.03 = 9,533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.41/24,138.03 = 9,533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.41x = 24,138.03 × 9,533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.41x = 230,122,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,122,564.19/17,491.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,156.32

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