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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.62, 24,069.92 and 9,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.62, 24,069.92 and 9,484.56 is: 13,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.62 : 24,069.92 = 9,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.62/24,069.92 = 9,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.62x = 24,069.92 × 9,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.62x = 228,292,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,292,600.44/17,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.21

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