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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.43, 24,073.07 and 9,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.43, 24,073.07 and 9,486.72 is: 13,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.43 : 24,073.07 = 9,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.43/24,073.07 = 9,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.43x = 24,073.07 × 9,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.43x = 228,374,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,374,427.20/17,444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.54

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