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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.66, 24,067.26 and 9,482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.66, 24,067.26 and 9,482.46 is: 13,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.66 : 24,067.26 = 9,482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.66/24,067.26 = 9,482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.66x = 24,067.26 × 9,482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.66x = 228,216,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,216,830.26/17,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.08

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