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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,931.52, 24,745.62 and 9,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,931.52, 24,745.62 and 9,974.08 is: 13,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,931.52 : 24,745.62 = 9,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,931.52/24,745.62 = 9,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,931.52x = 24,745.62 × 9,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,931.52x = 246,814,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,814,793.53/17,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.30

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