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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.52, 24,071.40 and 9,891.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.52, 24,071.40 and 9,891.72 is: 13,649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.52 : 24,071.40 = 9,891.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.52/24,071.40 = 9,891.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.52x = 24,071.40 × 9,891.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.52x = 238,107,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,107,548.81/17,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.42

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