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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.64, 24,722.37 and 9,957.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.64, 24,722.37 and 9,957.74 is: 13,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.64 : 24,722.37 = 9,957.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.64/24,722.37 = 9,957.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.64x = 24,722.37 × 9,957.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.64x = 246,178,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,178,932.64/17,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.77

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