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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.01, 24,746.11 and 9,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.01, 24,746.11 and 9,974.24 is: 13,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.01 : 24,746.11 = 9,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.01/24,746.11 = 9,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.01x = 24,746.11 × 9,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.01x = 246,823,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,823,584.34/17,932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.41

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