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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.95, 24,140.15 and 9,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.95, 24,140.15 and 9,535.51 is: 13,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.95 : 24,140.15 = 9,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.95/24,140.15 = 9,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.95x = 24,140.15 × 9,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.95x = 230,188,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,188,521.03/17,492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.93

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