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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.85, 24,068.25 and 9,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.85, 24,068.25 and 9,483.08 is: 13,086.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.85 : 24,068.25 = 9,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.85/24,068.25 = 9,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.85x = 24,068.25 × 9,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.85x = 228,241,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,241,200.38/17,440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.59

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