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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.70, 24,078.72 and 9,491.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.70, 24,078.72 and 9,491.26 is: 13,097.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.70 : 24,078.72 = 9,491.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.70/24,078.72 = 9,491.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.70x = 24,078.72 × 9,491.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.70x = 228,537,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,537,391.99/17,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.67

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