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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.52, 24,063.48 and 9,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.52, 24,063.48 and 9,479.94 is: 13,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.52 : 24,063.48 = 9,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.52/24,063.48 = 9,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.52x = 24,063.48 × 9,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.52x = 228,120,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,120,346.59/17,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.16

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