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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.62, 24,737.37 and 9,967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.62, 24,737.37 and 9,967.67 is: 13,755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.62 : 24,737.37 = 9,967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.62/24,737.37 = 9,967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.62x = 24,737.37 × 9,967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.62x = 246,573,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,573,909.91/17,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.39

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