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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.61, 24,069.36 and 9,483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.61, 24,069.36 and 9,483.85 is: 13,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.61 : 24,069.36 = 9,483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.61/24,069.36 = 9,483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.61x = 24,069.36 × 9,483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.61x = 228,270,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,270,199.84/17,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.68

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