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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.62, 24,734.39 and 9,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.62, 24,734.39 and 9,965.66 is: 13,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.62 : 24,734.39 = 9,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.62/24,734.39 = 9,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.62x = 24,734.39 × 9,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.62x = 246,494,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,494,533.06/17,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.50

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