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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.21, 24,066.84 and 9,482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.21, 24,066.84 and 9,482.32 is: 13,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.21 : 24,066.84 = 9,482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.21/24,066.84 = 9,482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.21x = 24,066.84 × 9,482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.21x = 228,209,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,209,478.27/17,440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.25

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