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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.13, 24,126.77 and 9,929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.13, 24,126.77 and 9,929.46 is: 13,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.13 : 24,126.77 = 9,929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.13/24,126.77 = 9,929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.13x = 24,126.77 × 9,929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.13x = 239,565,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,565,748.00/17,483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.68

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