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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.64, 24,066.72 and 9,481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.64, 24,066.72 and 9,481.84 is: 13,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.64 : 24,066.72 = 9,481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.64/24,066.72 = 9,481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.64x = 24,066.72 × 9,481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.64x = 228,196,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,196,788.36/17,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.95

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