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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.63, 24,140.12 and 9,535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.63, 24,140.12 and 9,535.29 is: 13,158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.63 : 24,140.12 = 9,535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.63/24,140.12 = 9,535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.63x = 24,140.12 × 9,535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.63x = 230,182,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,182,997.16/17,492.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.86

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