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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.48, 24,066.20 and 9,481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.48, 24,066.20 and 9,481.91 is: 13,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.48 : 24,066.20 = 9,481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.48/24,066.20 = 9,481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.48x = 24,066.20 × 9,481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.48x = 228,193,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,193,542.44/17,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.88

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