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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.81, 24,746.51 and 9,974.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.81, 24,746.51 and 9,974.95 is: 13,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.81 : 24,746.51 = 9,974.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.81/24,746.51 = 9,974.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.81x = 24,746.51 × 9,974.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.81x = 246,845,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,845,163.00/17,933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.24

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