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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.72, 24,726.42 and 9,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.72, 24,726.42 and 9,961.92 is: 13,745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.72 : 24,726.42 = 9,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.72/24,726.42 = 9,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.72x = 24,726.42 × 9,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.72x = 246,322,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,322,617.93/17,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.90

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