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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.21, 24,069.02 and 9,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.21, 24,069.02 and 9,483.44 is: 13,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.21 : 24,069.02 = 9,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.21/24,069.02 = 9,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.21x = 24,069.02 × 9,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.21x = 228,256,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,256,939.27/17,441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.22

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