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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.34, 24,733.71 and 9,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.34, 24,733.71 and 9,965.28 is: 13,751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.34 : 24,733.71 = 9,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.34/24,733.71 = 9,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.34x = 24,733.71 × 9,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.34x = 246,478,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,478,345.59/17,924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.04

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