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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.62, 24,755.10 and 9,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.62, 24,755.10 and 9,982.64 is: 13,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.62 : 24,755.10 = 9,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.62/24,755.10 = 9,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.62x = 24,755.10 × 9,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.62x = 247,121,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,121,251.46/17,940.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.40

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