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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.44, 24,113.37 and 9,921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.44, 24,113.37 and 9,921.06 is: 13,688.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.44 : 24,113.37 = 9,921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.44/24,113.37 = 9,921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.44x = 24,113.37 × 9,921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.44x = 239,230,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,230,190.57/17,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.73

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