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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.34, 24,067.60 and 9,482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.34, 24,067.60 and 9,482.90 is: 13,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.34 : 24,067.60 = 9,482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.34/24,067.60 = 9,482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.34x = 24,067.60 × 9,482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.34x = 228,230,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,230,499.99/17,440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.36

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