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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.77, 24,733.37 and 9,964.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.77, 24,733.37 and 9,964.99 is: 13,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.77 : 24,733.37 = 9,964.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.77/24,733.37 = 9,964.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.77x = 24,733.37 × 9,964.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.77x = 246,467,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,467,796.72/17,922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.66

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