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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.81, 24,681.21 and 9,927.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.81, 24,681.21 and 9,927.57 is: 13,700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.81 : 24,681.21 = 9,927.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.81/24,681.21 = 9,927.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.81x = 24,681.21 × 9,927.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.81x = 245,024,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,024,439.96/17,883.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.91

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