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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.76, 24,732.60 and 9,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.76, 24,732.60 and 9,964.32 is: 13,751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.76 : 24,732.60 = 9,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.76/24,732.60 = 9,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.76x = 24,732.60 × 9,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.76x = 246,443,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,443,540.83/17,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.08

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