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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,684.82, 24,405.23 and 9,727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,684.82, 24,405.23 and 9,727.11 is: 13,423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,684.82 : 24,405.23 = 9,727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,684.82/24,405.23 = 9,727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,684.82x = 24,405.23 × 9,727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,684.82x = 237,392,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,392,381.10/17,684.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,423.51

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