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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.82, 24,140.16 and 9,535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.82, 24,140.16 and 9,535.02 is: 13,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.82 : 24,140.16 = 9,535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.82/24,140.16 = 9,535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.82x = 24,140.16 × 9,535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.82x = 230,176,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,176,908.40/17,492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.36

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