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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.18, 24,463.52 and 9,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.18, 24,463.52 and 9,660.84 is: 13,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.18 : 24,463.52 = 9,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.18/24,463.52 = 9,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.18x = 24,463.52 × 9,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.18x = 236,338,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,338,186.35/17,727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.96

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