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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.53, 24,741.53 and 9,970.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.53, 24,741.53 and 9,970.27 is: 13,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.53 : 24,741.53 = 9,970.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.53/24,741.53 = 9,970.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.53x = 24,741.53 × 9,970.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.53x = 246,679,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,679,684.46/17,927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.83

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