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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.68, 24,068.24 and 9,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.68, 24,068.24 and 9,482.88 is: 13,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.68 : 24,068.24 = 9,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.68/24,068.24 = 9,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.68x = 24,068.24 × 9,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.68x = 228,236,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,236,231.73/17,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.43

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