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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.08, 24,074.52 and 9,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.08, 24,074.52 and 9,487.28 is: 13,092.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.08 : 24,074.52 = 9,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.08/24,074.52 = 9,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.08x = 24,074.52 × 9,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.08x = 228,401,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,401,712.11/17,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.61

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