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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.30, 24,068.65 and 9,483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.30, 24,068.65 and 9,483.45 is: 13,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.30 : 24,068.65 = 9,483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.30/24,068.65 = 9,483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.30x = 24,068.65 × 9,483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.30x = 228,253,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,253,791.43/17,441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.97

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