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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,939.39, 24,755.22 and 9,981.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,939.39, 24,755.22 and 9,981.41 is: 13,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,939.39 : 24,755.22 = 9,981.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,939.39/24,755.22 = 9,981.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,939.39x = 24,755.22 × 9,981.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,939.39x = 247,091,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,091,876.68/17,939.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.71

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