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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.77, 24,125.42 and 9,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.77, 24,125.42 and 9,524.73 is: 13,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.77 : 24,125.42 = 9,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.77/24,125.42 = 9,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.77x = 24,125.42 × 9,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.77x = 229,788,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,788,111.64/17,481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.44

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