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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.22, 24,068.70 and 9,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.22, 24,068.70 and 9,681.24 is: 13,359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.22 : 24,068.70 = 9,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.22/24,068.70 = 9,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.22x = 24,068.70 × 9,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.22x = 233,014,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,014,861.19/17,442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.24

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