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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.47, 24,744.02 and 9,974.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.47, 24,744.02 and 9,974.67 is: 13,763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.47 : 24,744.02 = 9,974.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.47/24,744.02 = 9,974.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.47x = 24,744.02 × 9,974.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.47x = 246,813,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,813,384.10/17,932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.49

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