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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.38, 24,739.08 and 9,969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.38, 24,739.08 and 9,969.18 is: 13,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.38 : 24,739.08 = 9,969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.38/24,739.08 = 9,969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.38x = 24,739.08 × 9,969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.38x = 246,628,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,628,341.55/17,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.84

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