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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.09, 24,737.49 and 9,968.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.09, 24,737.49 and 9,968.03 is: 13,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.09 : 24,737.49 = 9,968.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.09/24,737.49 = 9,968.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.09x = 24,737.49 × 9,968.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.09x = 246,584,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,584,042.44/17,927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.83

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