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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.49, 24,737.69 and 9,968.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.49, 24,737.69 and 9,968.21 is: 13,756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.49 : 24,737.69 = 9,968.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.49/24,737.69 = 9,968.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.49x = 24,737.69 × 9,968.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.49x = 246,590,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,590,390.07/17,925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.41

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