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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.50, 24,734.64 and 9,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.50, 24,734.64 and 9,966.44 is: 13,753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.50 : 24,734.64 = 9,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.50/24,734.64 = 9,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.50x = 24,734.64 × 9,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.50x = 246,516,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,516,305.48/17,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.04

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