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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.08, 24,732.32 and 9,964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.08, 24,732.32 and 9,964.23 is: 13,750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.08 : 24,732.32 = 9,964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.08/24,732.32 = 9,964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.08x = 24,732.32 × 9,964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.08x = 246,438,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,438,475.09/17,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.55

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