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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.48, 24,073.32 and 9,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.48, 24,073.32 and 9,486.56 is: 13,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.48 : 24,073.32 = 9,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.48/24,073.32 = 9,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.48x = 24,073.32 × 9,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.48x = 228,372,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,372,994.58/17,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.42

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