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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.27, 24,830.97 and 9,928.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.27, 24,830.97 and 9,928.02 is: 13,700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.27 : 24,830.97 = 9,928.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.27/24,830.97 = 9,928.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.27x = 24,830.97 × 9,928.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.27x = 246,522,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,522,428.86/17,994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.05

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