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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.57, 24,073.52 and 9,486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.57, 24,073.52 and 9,486.77 is: 13,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.57 : 24,073.52 = 9,486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.57/24,073.52 = 9,486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.57x = 24,073.52 × 9,486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.57x = 228,379,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,379,779.53/17,444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.74

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