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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.18, 24,730.59 and 9,963.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.18, 24,730.59 and 9,963.74 is: 13,749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.18 : 24,730.59 = 9,963.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.18/24,730.59 = 9,963.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.18x = 24,730.59 × 9,963.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.18x = 246,409,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,409,168.81/17,921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.61

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