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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.13, 24,139.80 and 9,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.13, 24,139.80 and 9,535.18 is: 13,158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.13 : 24,139.80 = 9,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.13/24,139.80 = 9,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.13x = 24,139.80 × 9,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.13x = 230,177,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,177,277.81/17,493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.15

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