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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.10, 24,066.01 and 9,481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.10, 24,066.01 and 9,481.35 is: 13,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.10 : 24,066.01 = 9,481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.10/24,066.01 = 9,481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.10x = 24,066.01 × 9,481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.10x = 228,178,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,178,366.01/17,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.30

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