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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.87, 24,748.28 and 9,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.87, 24,748.28 and 9,975.25 is: 13,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.87 : 24,748.28 = 9,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.87/24,748.28 = 9,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.87x = 24,748.28 × 9,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.87x = 246,870,280.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,870,280.07/17,932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.36

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