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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.65, 24,745.68 and 9,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.65, 24,745.68 and 9,973.59 is: 13,762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.65 : 24,745.68 = 9,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.65/24,745.68 = 9,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.65x = 24,745.68 × 9,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.65x = 246,803,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,803,266.59/17,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,762.79

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