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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,487.59, 24,130.76 and 9,933.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,487.59, 24,130.76 and 9,933.83 is: 13,707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,487.59 : 24,130.76 = 9,933.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,487.59/24,130.76 = 9,933.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,487.59x = 24,130.76 × 9,933.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,487.59x = 239,710,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,710,697.29/17,487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.48

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