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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.59, 24,735.84 and 9,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.59, 24,735.84 and 9,966.34 is: 13,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.59 : 24,735.84 = 9,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.59/24,735.84 = 9,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.59x = 24,735.84 × 9,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.59x = 246,525,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,525,791.63/17,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.50

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