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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.77, 24,066.74 and 9,481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.77, 24,066.74 and 9,481.97 is: 13,085.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.77 : 24,066.74 = 9,481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.77/24,066.74 = 9,481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.77x = 24,066.74 × 9,481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.77x = 228,200,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,200,190.55/17,439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.04

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