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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.95, 24,734.97 and 9,965.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.95, 24,734.97 and 9,965.70 is: 13,752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.95 : 24,734.97 = 9,965.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.95/24,734.97 = 9,965.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.95x = 24,734.97 × 9,965.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.95x = 246,501,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,501,290.53/17,923.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.62

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