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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.71, 24,122.16 and 9,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.71, 24,122.16 and 9,926.20 is: 13,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.71 : 24,122.16 = 9,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.71/24,122.16 = 9,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.71x = 24,122.16 × 9,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.71x = 239,441,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,441,384.59/17,479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.25

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