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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.28, 24,733.89 and 9,965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.28, 24,733.89 and 9,965.48 is: 13,752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.28 : 24,733.89 = 9,965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.28/24,733.89 = 9,965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.28x = 24,733.89 × 9,965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.28x = 246,484,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,484,962.45/17,923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.23

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