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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.05, 24,732.18 and 9,963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.05, 24,732.18 and 9,963.23 is: 13,749.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.05 : 24,732.18 = 9,963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.05/24,732.18 = 9,963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.05x = 24,732.18 × 9,963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.05x = 246,412,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,412,274.08/17,921.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.88

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