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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,478.33, 24,121.44 and 9,927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,478.33, 24,121.44 and 9,927.03 is: 13,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,478.33 : 24,121.44 = 9,927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,478.33/24,121.44 = 9,927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,478.33x = 24,121.44 × 9,927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,478.33x = 239,454,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,454,258.52/17,478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.07

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