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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.78, 24,066.58 and 9,481.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.78, 24,066.58 and 9,481.93 is: 13,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.78 : 24,066.58 = 9,481.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.78/24,066.58 = 9,481.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.78x = 24,066.58 × 9,481.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.78x = 228,197,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,197,626.90/17,439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.89

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