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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.70, 24,140.58 and 9,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.70, 24,140.58 and 9,535.75 is: 13,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.70 : 24,140.58 = 9,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.70/24,140.58 = 9,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.70x = 24,140.58 × 9,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.70x = 230,198,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,198,535.74/17,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.94

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