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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.27, 24,731.47 and 9,963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.27, 24,731.47 and 9,963.23 is: 13,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.27 : 24,731.47 = 9,963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.27/24,731.47 = 9,963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.27x = 24,731.47 × 9,963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.27x = 246,405,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,405,274.03/17,920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.09

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