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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.59, 24,021.12 and 9,448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.59, 24,021.12 and 9,448.81 is: 13,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.59 : 24,021.12 = 9,448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.59/24,021.12 = 9,448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.59x = 24,021.12 × 9,448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.59x = 226,970,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,970,998.87/17,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.37

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