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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.68, 24,074.34 and 9,487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.68, 24,074.34 and 9,487.89 is: 13,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.68 : 24,074.34 = 9,487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.68/24,074.34 = 9,487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.68x = 24,074.34 × 9,487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.68x = 228,414,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,414,689.74/17,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.91

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