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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.93, 24,723.72 and 9,960.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.93, 24,723.72 and 9,960.62 is: 13,742.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.93 : 24,723.72 = 9,960.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.93/24,723.72 = 9,960.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.93x = 24,723.72 × 9,960.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.93x = 246,263,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,263,579.91/17,919.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.44

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