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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.92, 24,148.38 and 9,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.92, 24,148.38 and 9,541.12 is: 13,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.92 : 24,148.38 = 9,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.92/24,148.38 = 9,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.92x = 24,148.38 × 9,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.92x = 230,402,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,402,591.39/17,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.67

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