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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.76, 24,738.12 and 9,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.76, 24,738.12 and 9,968.32 is: 13,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.76 : 24,738.12 = 9,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.76/24,738.12 = 9,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.76x = 24,738.12 × 9,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.76x = 246,597,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,597,496.36/17,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.60

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