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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.46, 24,073.19 and 9,486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.46, 24,073.19 and 9,486.75 is: 13,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.46 : 24,073.19 = 9,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.46/24,073.19 = 9,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.46x = 24,073.19 × 9,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.46x = 228,376,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,376,287.80/17,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.62

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