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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.49, 24,073.26 and 9,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.49, 24,073.26 and 9,486.72 is: 13,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.49 : 24,073.26 = 9,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.49/24,073.26 = 9,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.49x = 24,073.26 × 9,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.49x = 228,376,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,376,277.11/17,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.60

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