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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.06, 24,143.49 and 9,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.06, 24,143.49 and 9,537.62 is: 13,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.06 : 24,143.49 = 9,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.06/24,143.49 = 9,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.06x = 24,143.49 × 9,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.06x = 230,271,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,271,312.38/17,495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.08

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