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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.92, 24,140.28 and 9,535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.92, 24,140.28 and 9,535.68 is: 13,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.92 : 24,140.28 = 9,535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.92/24,140.28 = 9,535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.92x = 24,140.28 × 9,535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.92x = 230,193,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,193,985.19/17,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.51

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