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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.55, 24,734.54 and 9,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.55, 24,734.54 and 9,966.06 is: 13,753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.55 : 24,734.54 = 9,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.55/24,734.54 = 9,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.55x = 24,734.54 × 9,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.55x = 246,505,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,505,909.71/17,923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.19

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