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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.49, 24,731.37 and 9,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.49, 24,731.37 and 9,962.70 is: 13,748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.49 : 24,731.37 = 9,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.49/24,731.37 = 9,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.49x = 24,731.37 × 9,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.49x = 246,391,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,391,219.90/17,921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.37

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