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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.93, 24,068.88 and 9,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.93, 24,068.88 and 9,484.16 is: 13,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.93 : 24,068.88 = 9,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.93/24,068.88 = 9,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.93x = 24,068.88 × 9,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.93x = 228,272,988.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,272,988.60/17,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.60

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