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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.61, 24,071.78 and 9,484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.61, 24,071.78 and 9,484.66 is: 13,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.61 : 24,071.78 = 9,484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.61/24,071.78 = 9,484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.61x = 24,071.78 × 9,484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.61x = 228,312,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,312,702.70/17,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.37

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