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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.38, 24,140.14 and 9,535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.38, 24,140.14 and 9,535.43 is: 13,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.38 : 24,140.14 = 9,535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.38/24,140.14 = 9,535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.38x = 24,140.14 × 9,535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.38x = 230,186,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,186,615.16/17,493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.50

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