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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.29, 24,747.02 and 9,866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.29, 24,747.02 and 9,866.14 is: 13,615.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.29 : 24,747.02 = 9,866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.29/24,747.02 = 9,866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.29x = 24,747.02 × 9,866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.29x = 244,157,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,157,563.90/17,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.53

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