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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.53, 24,066.27 and 9,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.53, 24,066.27 and 9,481.68 is: 13,084.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.53 : 24,066.27 = 9,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.53/24,066.27 = 9,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.53x = 24,066.27 × 9,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.53x = 228,188,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,188,670.93/17,439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.57

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