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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.52, 24,121.91 and 9,926.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.52, 24,121.91 and 9,926.01 is: 13,697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.52 : 24,121.91 = 9,926.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.52/24,121.91 = 9,926.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.52x = 24,121.91 × 9,926.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.52x = 239,434,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,434,270.25/17,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.99

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