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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.73, 24,044.97 and 9,872.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.73, 24,044.97 and 9,872.86 is: 13,621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.73 : 24,044.97 = 9,872.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.73/24,044.97 = 9,872.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.73x = 24,044.97 × 9,872.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.73x = 237,392,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,392,573.15/17,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.54

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