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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.99, 24,069.81 and 9,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.99, 24,069.81 and 9,484.22 is: 13,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.99 : 24,069.81 = 9,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.99/24,069.81 = 9,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.99x = 24,069.81 × 9,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.99x = 228,283,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,283,253.05/17,441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.15

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