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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.54, 24,319.94 and 9,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.54, 24,319.94 and 9,966 is: 13,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.54 : 24,319.94 = 9,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.54/24,319.94 = 9,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.54x = 24,319.94 × 9,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.54x = 242,372,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,372,522.04/17,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.77

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