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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.94, 24,140.64 and 9,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.94, 24,140.64 and 9,535.56 is: 13,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.94 : 24,140.64 = 9,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.94/24,140.64 = 9,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.94x = 24,140.64 × 9,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.94x = 230,194,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,194,521.16/17,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.28

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