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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.94, 24,068.44 and 9,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.94, 24,068.44 and 9,483.10 is: 13,086.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.94 : 24,068.44 = 9,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.94/24,068.44 = 9,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.94x = 24,068.44 × 9,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.94x = 228,243,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,243,423.36/17,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.65

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