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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.04, 24,676.10 and 9,923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.04, 24,676.10 and 9,923.27 is: 13,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.04 : 24,676.10 = 9,923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.04/24,676.10 = 9,923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.04x = 24,676.10 × 9,923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.04x = 244,867,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,867,429.85/17,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.25

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