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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.63, 24,143.90 and 9,537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.63, 24,143.90 and 9,537.83 is: 13,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.63 : 24,143.90 = 9,537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.63/24,143.90 = 9,537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.63x = 24,143.90 × 9,537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.63x = 230,280,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,280,245.33/17,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.16

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