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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.66, 24,066.99 and 9,481.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.66, 24,066.99 and 9,481.89 is: 13,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.66 : 24,066.99 = 9,481.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.66/24,066.99 = 9,481.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.66x = 24,066.99 × 9,481.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.66x = 228,200,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,200,551.81/17,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.15

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