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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.77, 24,074.32 and 9,891.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.77, 24,074.32 and 9,891.41 is: 13,650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.77 : 24,074.32 = 9,891.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.77/24,074.32 = 9,891.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.77x = 24,074.32 × 9,891.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.77x = 238,129,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,129,005.05/17,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.45

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