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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.66, 24,139.63 and 9,534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.66, 24,139.63 and 9,534.92 is: 13,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.66 : 24,139.63 = 9,534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.66/24,139.63 = 9,534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.66x = 24,139.63 × 9,534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.66x = 230,169,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,169,356.69/17,492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.05

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