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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.27, 24,067.07 and 9,887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.27, 24,067.07 and 9,887.30 is: 13,644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.27 : 24,067.07 = 9,887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.27/24,067.07 = 9,887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.27x = 24,067.07 × 9,887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.27x = 237,958,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,958,341.21/17,440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.19

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