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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.43, 24,735.56 and 9,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.43, 24,735.56 and 9,966.59 is: 13,753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.43 : 24,735.56 = 9,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.43/24,735.56 = 9,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.43x = 24,735.56 × 9,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.43x = 246,529,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,529,132.56/17,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.80

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