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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.59, 24,734.46 and 9,965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.59, 24,734.46 and 9,965.34 is: 13,752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.59 : 24,734.46 = 9,965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.59/24,734.46 = 9,965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.59x = 24,734.46 × 9,965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.59x = 246,487,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,487,303.62/17,923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.12

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