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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.89, 24,075.87 and 9,892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.89, 24,075.87 and 9,892.54 is: 13,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.89 : 24,075.87 = 9,892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.89/24,075.87 = 9,892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.89x = 24,075.87 × 9,892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.89x = 238,171,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,171,446.82/17,445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.01

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