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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.91, 24,067.13 and 9,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.91, 24,067.13 and 9,481.96 is: 13,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.91 : 24,067.13 = 9,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.91/24,067.13 = 9,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.91x = 24,067.13 × 9,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.91x = 228,203,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,203,546.65/17,439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.14

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