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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.52, 24,832.17 and 9,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.52, 24,832.17 and 9,927.14 is: 13,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.52 : 24,832.17 = 9,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.52/24,832.17 = 9,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.52x = 24,832.17 × 9,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.52x = 246,512,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,512,303.93/17,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.06

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