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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.17, 27,005.45 and 9,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.17, 27,005.45 and 9,239.24 is: 13,863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.17 : 27,005.45 = 9,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.17/27,005.45 = 9,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.17x = 27,005.45 × 9,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.17x = 249,509,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,509,721.93/17,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.06

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