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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,917.08, 24,727.08 and 9,960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,917.08, 24,727.08 and 9,960.84 is: 13,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,917.08 : 24,727.08 = 9,960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,917.08/24,727.08 = 9,960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,917.08x = 24,727.08 × 9,960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,917.08x = 246,302,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,302,487.55/17,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.80

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