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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.57, 24,122.25 and 9,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.57, 24,122.25 and 9,926.69 is: 13,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.57 : 24,122.25 = 9,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.57/24,122.25 = 9,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.57x = 24,122.25 × 9,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.57x = 239,453,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,453,977.24/17,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.30

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