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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.74, 24,736.66 and 9,967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.74, 24,736.66 and 9,967.46 is: 13,755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.74 : 24,736.66 = 9,967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.74/24,736.66 = 9,967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.74x = 24,736.66 × 9,967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.74x = 246,561,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,561,520.48/17,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.38

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