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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.55, 24,120.23 and 9,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.55, 24,120.23 and 9,926.20 is: 13,697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.55 : 24,120.23 = 9,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.55/24,120.23 = 9,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.55x = 24,120.23 × 9,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.55x = 239,422,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,422,127.70/17,479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.27

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