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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.53, 24,075.47 and 9,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.53, 24,075.47 and 9,994.97 is: 13,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.53 : 24,075.47 = 9,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.53/24,075.47 = 9,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.53x = 24,075.47 × 9,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.53x = 240,633,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,633,600.39/17,445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.42

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