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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.98, 24,068.43 and 9,483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.98, 24,068.43 and 9,483.21 is: 13,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.98 : 24,068.43 = 9,483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.98/24,068.43 = 9,483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.98x = 24,068.43 × 9,483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.98x = 228,245,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,245,928.64/17,440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.76

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