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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.97, 24,077.52 and 9,891.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.97, 24,077.52 and 9,891.45 is: 13,652.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.97 : 24,077.52 = 9,891.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.97/24,077.52 = 9,891.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.97x = 24,077.52 × 9,891.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.97x = 238,161,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,161,585.20/17,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.16

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