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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.69, 24,075.23 and 9,487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.69, 24,075.23 and 9,487.98 is: 13,093.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.69 : 24,075.23 = 9,487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.69/24,075.23 = 9,487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.69x = 24,075.23 × 9,487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.69x = 228,425,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,425,253.30/17,445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.51

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