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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446, 24,074.96 and 9,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446, 24,074.96 and 9,488.08 is: 13,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446 : 24,074.96 = 9,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446/24,074.96 = 9,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446x = 24,074.96 × 9,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446x = 228,425,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,425,146.48/17,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.27

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