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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.48, 24,020.96 and 9,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.48, 24,020.96 and 9,448.70 is: 13,039.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.48 : 24,020.96 = 9,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.48/24,020.96 = 9,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.48x = 24,020.96 × 9,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.48x = 226,966,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,966,677.40/17,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.21

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