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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.21, 24,072.78 and 9,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.21, 24,072.78 and 9,486.26 is: 13,090.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.21 : 24,072.78 = 9,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.21/24,072.78 = 9,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.21x = 24,072.78 × 9,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.21x = 228,360,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,360,602.57/17,444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.91

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