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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.16, 24,731.16 and 9,963.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.16, 24,731.16 and 9,963.92 is: 13,749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.16 : 24,731.16 = 9,963.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.16/24,731.16 = 9,963.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.16x = 24,731.16 × 9,963.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.16x = 246,419,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,419,299.75/17,922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.42

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