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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.36, 24,068.68 and 9,482.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.36, 24,068.68 and 9,482.41 is: 13,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.36 : 24,068.68 = 9,482.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.36/24,068.68 = 9,482.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.36x = 24,068.68 × 9,482.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.36x = 228,229,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,229,098.30/17,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.26

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