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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.94, 24,737.64 and 9,968.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.94, 24,737.64 and 9,968.35 is: 13,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.94 : 24,737.64 = 9,968.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.94/24,737.64 = 9,968.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.94x = 24,737.64 × 9,968.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.94x = 246,593,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,593,453.69/17,925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.24

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