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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.30, 24,073.82 and 9,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.30, 24,073.82 and 9,487.52 is: 13,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.30 : 24,073.82 = 9,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.30/24,073.82 = 9,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.30x = 24,073.82 × 9,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.30x = 228,400,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,400,806.77/17,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.40

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