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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.50, 24,731.88 and 9,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.50, 24,731.88 and 9,964.44 is: 13,750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.50 : 24,731.88 = 9,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.50/24,731.88 = 9,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.50x = 24,731.88 × 9,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.50x = 246,439,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,439,334.35/17,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.28

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