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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.64, 24,124.69 and 9,927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.64, 24,124.69 and 9,927.97 is: 13,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.64 : 24,124.69 = 9,927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.64/24,124.69 = 9,927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.64x = 24,124.69 × 9,927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.64x = 239,509,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,509,087.37/17,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.61

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