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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.08, 24,072.87 and 9,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.08, 24,072.87 and 9,486.28 is: 13,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.08 : 24,072.87 = 9,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.08/24,072.87 = 9,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.08x = 24,072.87 × 9,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.08x = 228,361,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,361,985.22/17,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.09

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