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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.91, 24,745.34 and 9,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.91, 24,745.34 and 9,973.71 is: 13,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.91 : 24,745.34 = 9,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.91/24,745.34 = 9,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.91x = 24,745.34 × 9,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.91x = 246,802,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,802,795.14/17,930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.10

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