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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.61, 24,073.02 and 9,891.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.61, 24,073.02 and 9,891.63 is: 13,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.61 : 24,073.02 = 9,891.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.61/24,073.02 = 9,891.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.61x = 24,073.02 × 9,891.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.61x = 238,121,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,121,406.82/17,444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.14

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