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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.48, 24,733.66 and 9,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.48, 24,733.66 and 9,964.46 is: 13,752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.48 : 24,733.66 = 9,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.48/24,733.66 = 9,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.48x = 24,733.66 × 9,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.48x = 246,457,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,457,565.72/17,921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.08

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