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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.77, 24,737.24 and 9,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.77, 24,737.24 and 9,967.82 is: 13,755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.77 : 24,737.24 = 9,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.77/24,737.24 = 9,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.77x = 24,737.24 × 9,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.77x = 246,576,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,576,355.62/17,925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.41

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