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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.88, 24,067.92 and 9,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.88, 24,067.92 and 9,482.92 is: 13,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.88 : 24,067.92 = 9,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.88/24,067.92 = 9,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.88x = 24,067.92 × 9,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.88x = 228,234,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,234,159.93/17,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.16

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