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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.06, 24,124.02 and 9,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.06, 24,124.02 and 9,927.54 is: 13,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.06 : 24,124.02 = 9,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.06/24,124.02 = 9,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.06x = 24,124.02 × 9,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.06x = 239,492,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,492,173.51/17,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.09

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