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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.76, 24,143.03 and 9,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.76, 24,143.03 and 9,537 is: 13,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.76 : 24,143.03 = 9,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.76/24,143.03 = 9,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.76x = 24,143.03 × 9,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.76x = 230,252,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,252,077.11/17,494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.20

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