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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.48, 24,069.12 and 9,483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.48, 24,069.12 and 9,483.71 is: 13,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.48 : 24,069.12 = 9,483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.48/24,069.12 = 9,483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.48x = 24,069.12 × 9,483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.48x = 228,264,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,264,554.04/17,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.45

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