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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.05, 24,758.64 and 9,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.05, 24,758.64 and 9,983.27 is: 13,776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.05 : 24,758.64 = 9,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.05/24,758.64 = 9,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.05x = 24,758.64 × 9,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.05x = 247,172,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,172,187.95/17,941.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.91

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