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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.52, 24,140.25 and 9,535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.52, 24,140.25 and 9,535.62 is: 13,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.52 : 24,140.25 = 9,535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.52/24,140.25 = 9,535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.52x = 24,140.25 × 9,535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.52x = 230,192,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,192,250.71/17,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.47

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