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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.85, 24,067.05 and 9,482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.85, 24,067.05 and 9,482.07 is: 13,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.85 : 24,067.05 = 9,482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.85/24,067.05 = 9,482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.85x = 24,067.05 × 9,482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.85x = 228,205,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,205,452.79/17,439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.29

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