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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.76, 24,743.74 and 9,863.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.76, 24,743.74 and 9,863.71 is: 13,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.76 : 24,743.74 = 9,863.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.76/24,743.74 = 9,863.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.76x = 24,743.74 × 9,863.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.76x = 244,065,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,065,125.91/17,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.30

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