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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.94, 24,747.30 and 9,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.94, 24,747.30 and 9,975.36 is: 13,765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.94 : 24,747.30 = 9,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.94/24,747.30 = 9,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.94x = 24,747.30 × 9,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.94x = 246,863,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,863,226.53/17,932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.91

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