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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.54, 24,069.80 and 9,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.54, 24,069.80 and 9,484.32 is: 13,088.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.54 : 24,069.80 = 9,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.54/24,069.80 = 9,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.54x = 24,069.80 × 9,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.54x = 228,285,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,285,685.54/17,441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.62

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