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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.16, 24,115.08 and 9,921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.16, 24,115.08 and 9,921.84 is: 13,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.16 : 24,115.08 = 9,921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.16/24,115.08 = 9,921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.16x = 24,115.08 × 9,921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.16x = 239,265,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,265,965.35/17,473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.34

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