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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.55, 24,110.26 and 9,920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.55, 24,110.26 and 9,920.16 is: 13,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.55 : 24,110.26 = 9,920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.55/24,110.26 = 9,920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.55x = 24,110.26 × 9,920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.55x = 239,177,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,177,612.04/17,473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.98

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