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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.33, 24,116.54 and 9,921.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.33, 24,116.54 and 9,921.99 is: 13,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.33 : 24,116.54 = 9,921.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.33/24,116.54 = 9,921.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.33x = 24,116.54 × 9,921.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.33x = 239,284,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,284,019.10/17,475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.68

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