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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.94, 24,079.29 and 9,491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.94, 24,079.29 and 9,491.22 is: 13,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.94 : 24,079.29 = 9,491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.94/24,079.29 = 9,491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.94x = 24,079.29 × 9,491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.94x = 228,541,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,541,838.83/17,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.75

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