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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.94, 24,744.63 and 9,973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.94, 24,744.63 and 9,973.50 is: 13,763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.94 : 24,744.63 = 9,973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.94/24,744.63 = 9,973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.94x = 24,744.63 × 9,973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.94x = 246,790,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,790,567.31/17,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.39

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