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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.92, 24,066.97 and 9,482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.92, 24,066.97 and 9,482.15 is: 13,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.92 : 24,066.97 = 9,482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.92/24,066.97 = 9,482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.92x = 24,066.97 × 9,482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.92x = 228,206,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,206,475.55/17,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.30

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