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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.89, 24,732.03 and 9,963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.89, 24,732.03 and 9,963.91 is: 13,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.89 : 24,732.03 = 9,963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.89/24,732.03 = 9,963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.89x = 24,732.03 × 9,963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.89x = 246,427,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,427,721.04/17,921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.10

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