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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.88, 24,140.28 and 9,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.88, 24,140.28 and 9,535.08 is: 13,158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.88 : 24,140.28 = 9,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.88/24,140.28 = 9,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.88x = 24,140.28 × 9,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.88x = 230,179,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,179,501.02/17,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.47

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