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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.91, 24,739.90 and 9,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.91, 24,739.90 and 9,969.98 is: 13,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.91 : 24,739.90 = 9,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.91/24,739.90 = 9,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.91x = 24,739.90 × 9,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.91x = 246,656,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,656,159.58/17,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.22

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