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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.04, 24,838.48 and 9,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.04, 24,838.48 and 9,932.76 is: 13,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.04 : 24,838.48 = 9,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.04/24,838.48 = 9,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.04x = 24,838.48 × 9,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.04x = 246,714,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,714,660.60/17,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.10

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