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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.81, 24,068.24 and 9,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.81, 24,068.24 and 9,483.05 is: 13,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.81 : 24,068.24 = 9,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.81/24,068.24 = 9,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.81x = 24,068.24 × 9,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.81x = 228,240,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,240,323.33/17,440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.57

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