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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.53, 24,144.08 and 9,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.53, 24,144.08 and 9,537.89 is: 13,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.53 : 24,144.08 = 9,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.53/24,144.08 = 9,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.53x = 24,144.08 × 9,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.53x = 230,283,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,283,410.78/17,495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.42

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