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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.67, 24,139.89 and 9,534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.67, 24,139.89 and 9,534.90 is: 13,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.67 : 24,139.89 = 9,534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.67/24,139.89 = 9,534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.67x = 24,139.89 × 9,534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.67x = 230,171,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,171,437.16/17,492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.16

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