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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.88, 24,125.28 and 9,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.88, 24,125.28 and 9,524.44 is: 13,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.88 : 24,125.28 = 9,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.88/24,125.28 = 9,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.88x = 24,125.28 × 9,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.88x = 229,779,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,779,781.84/17,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.88

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