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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,931.65, 24,745.29 and 9,864.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,931.65, 24,745.29 and 9,864.95 is: 13,613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,931.65 : 24,745.29 = 9,864.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,931.65/24,745.29 = 9,864.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,931.65x = 24,745.29 × 9,864.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,931.65x = 244,111,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,111,048.59/17,931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.42

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