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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.93, 24,064.29 and 9,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.93, 24,064.29 and 9,480.08 is: 13,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.93 : 24,064.29 = 9,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.93/24,064.29 = 9,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.93x = 24,064.29 × 9,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.93x = 228,131,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,131,454.50/17,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.49

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