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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.83, 24,074.97 and 9,487.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.83, 24,074.97 and 9,487.87 is: 13,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.83 : 24,074.97 = 9,487.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.83/24,074.97 = 9,487.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.83x = 24,074.97 × 9,487.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.83x = 228,420,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,420,065.24/17,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.11

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