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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.88, 24,126.06 and 9,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.88, 24,126.06 and 9,925.84 is: 13,698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.88 : 24,126.06 = 9,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.88/24,126.06 = 9,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.88x = 24,126.06 × 9,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.88x = 239,471,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,471,411.39/17,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.26

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