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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.68, 24,745.58 and 9,973.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.68, 24,745.58 and 9,973.65 is: 13,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.68 : 24,745.58 = 9,973.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.68/24,745.58 = 9,973.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.68x = 24,745.58 × 9,973.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.68x = 246,803,580.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,803,580.37/17,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.32

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