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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.13, 24,068.19 and 9,784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.13, 24,068.19 and 9,784.14 is: 13,502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.13 : 24,068.19 = 9,784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.13/24,068.19 = 9,784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.13x = 24,068.19 × 9,784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.13x = 235,486,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,486,540.51/17,440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.57

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