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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.51, 24,069.74 and 9,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.51, 24,069.74 and 9,484.20 is: 13,088.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.51 : 24,069.74 = 9,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.51/24,069.74 = 9,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.51x = 24,069.74 × 9,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.51x = 228,282,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,282,180.69/17,441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.45

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