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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.96, 24,138.84 and 9,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.96, 24,138.84 and 9,534.12 is: 13,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.96 : 24,138.84 = 9,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.96/24,138.84 = 9,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.96x = 24,138.84 × 9,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.96x = 230,142,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,142,597.22/17,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,157.05

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