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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.72, 24,744.30 and 9,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.72, 24,744.30 and 9,974.92 is: 13,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.72 : 24,744.30 = 9,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.72/24,744.30 = 9,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.72x = 24,744.30 × 9,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.72x = 246,822,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,822,412.96/17,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.80

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