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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.07, 24,140.32 and 9,535.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.07, 24,140.32 and 9,535.63 is: 13,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.07 : 24,140.32 = 9,535.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.07/24,140.32 = 9,535.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.07x = 24,140.32 × 9,535.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.07x = 230,193,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,193,159.60/17,493.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.11

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