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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.06, 24,071.45 and 9,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.06, 24,071.45 and 9,485.26 is: 13,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.06 : 24,071.45 = 9,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.06/24,071.45 = 9,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.06x = 24,071.45 × 9,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.06x = 228,323,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,323,854.22/17,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.67

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