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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.76, 24,063.83 and 9,480.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.76, 24,063.83 and 9,480.19 is: 13,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.76 : 24,063.83 = 9,480.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.76/24,063.83 = 9,480.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.76x = 24,063.83 × 9,480.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.76x = 228,129,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,129,572.97/17,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.50

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