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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.50, 24,732.74 and 9,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.50, 24,732.74 and 9,963.70 is: 13,749.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.50 : 24,732.74 = 9,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.50/24,732.74 = 9,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.50x = 24,732.74 × 9,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.50x = 246,429,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,429,601.54/17,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.73

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