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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.59, 24,137.93 and 9,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.59, 24,137.93 and 9,533.34 is: 13,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.59 : 24,137.93 = 9,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.59/24,137.93 = 9,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.59x = 24,137.93 × 9,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.59x = 230,115,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,115,117.42/17,491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.76

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