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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.82, 24,745.91 and 9,973.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.82, 24,745.91 and 9,973.63 is: 13,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.82 : 24,745.91 = 9,973.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.82/24,745.91 = 9,973.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.82x = 24,745.91 × 9,973.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.82x = 246,806,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,806,531.42/17,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.38

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