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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,928.66, 24,741.51 and 9,970.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,928.66, 24,741.51 and 9,970.62 is: 13,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,928.66 : 24,741.51 = 9,970.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,928.66/24,741.51 = 9,970.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,928.66x = 24,741.51 × 9,970.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,928.66x = 246,688,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,688,194.44/17,928.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.43

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