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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.52, 24,066.63 and 9,481.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.52, 24,066.63 and 9,481.81 is: 13,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.52 : 24,066.63 = 9,481.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.52/24,066.63 = 9,481.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.52x = 24,066.63 × 9,481.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.52x = 228,195,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,195,213.00/17,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.95

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