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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.25, 24,072.95 and 9,486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.25, 24,072.95 and 9,486.45 is: 13,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.25 : 24,072.95 = 9,486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.25/24,072.95 = 9,486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.25x = 24,072.95 × 9,486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.25x = 228,366,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,366,908.44/17,444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.24

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