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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,438.54, 24,065.68 and 9,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,438.54, 24,065.68 and 9,481.32 is: 13,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,438.54 : 24,065.68 = 9,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,438.54/24,065.68 = 9,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,438.54x = 24,065.68 × 9,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,438.54x = 228,174,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,174,413.10/17,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.49

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