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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.13, 24,124.37 and 9,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.13, 24,124.37 and 9,926.26 is: 13,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.13 : 24,124.37 = 9,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.13/24,124.37 = 9,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.13x = 24,124.37 × 9,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.13x = 239,464,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,464,598.70/17,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.47

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