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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.94, 24,733.11 and 9,964.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.94, 24,733.11 and 9,964.29 is: 13,751.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.94 : 24,733.11 = 9,964.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.94/24,733.11 = 9,964.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.94x = 24,733.11 × 9,964.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.94x = 246,447,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,447,880.64/17,921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.18

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