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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.82, 24,736.05 and 9,967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.82, 24,736.05 and 9,967.74 is: 13,755.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.82 : 24,736.05 = 9,967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.82/24,736.05 = 9,967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.82x = 24,736.05 × 9,967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.82x = 246,562,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,562,515.03/17,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.37

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