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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.81, 24,738.37 and 9,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.81, 24,738.37 and 9,969.56 is: 13,756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.81 : 24,738.37 = 9,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.81/24,738.37 = 9,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.81x = 24,738.37 × 9,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.81x = 246,630,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,630,664.02/17,927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.88

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