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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.54, 24,064.28 and 9,480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.54, 24,064.28 and 9,480.30 is: 13,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.54 : 24,064.28 = 9,480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.54/24,064.28 = 9,480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.54x = 24,064.28 × 9,480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.54x = 228,136,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,136,593.68/17,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.07

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