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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.61, 24,069.29 and 9,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.61, 24,069.29 and 9,483.84 is: 13,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.61 : 24,069.29 = 9,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.61/24,069.29 = 9,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.61x = 24,069.29 × 9,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.61x = 228,269,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,269,174.93/17,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.62

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