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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.62, 24,738.75 and 9,968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.62, 24,738.75 and 9,968.67 is: 13,756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.62 : 24,738.75 = 9,968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.62/24,738.75 = 9,968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.62x = 24,738.75 × 9,968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.62x = 246,612,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,612,434.96/17,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.77

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