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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.08, 24,736.52 and 9,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.08, 24,736.52 and 9,966.83 is: 13,754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.08 : 24,736.52 = 9,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.08/24,736.52 = 9,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.08x = 24,736.52 × 9,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.08x = 246,544,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,544,689.63/17,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.18

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