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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.51, 24,074.82 and 9,487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.51, 24,074.82 and 9,487.71 is: 13,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.51 : 24,074.82 = 9,487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.51/24,074.82 = 9,487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.51x = 24,074.82 × 9,487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.51x = 228,414,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,414,910.46/17,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.05

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