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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.03, 24,018.96 and 9,447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.03, 24,018.96 and 9,447.25 is: 13,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.03 : 24,018.96 = 9,447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.03/24,018.96 = 9,447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.03x = 24,018.96 × 9,447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.03x = 226,913,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,913,119.86/17,405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.22

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