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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.74, 24,744.54 and 9,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.74, 24,744.54 and 9,973.46 is: 13,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.74 : 24,744.54 = 9,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.74/24,744.54 = 9,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.74x = 24,744.54 × 9,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.74x = 246,788,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,788,556.19/17,929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.20

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