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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.48, 24,682.36 and 9,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.48, 24,682.36 and 9,927.58 is: 13,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.48 : 24,682.36 = 9,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.48/24,682.36 = 9,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.48x = 24,682.36 × 9,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.48x = 245,036,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,036,103.49/17,885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.28

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