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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.74, 24,758.22 and 9,983.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.74, 24,758.22 and 9,983.47 is: 13,777.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.74 : 24,758.22 = 9,983.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.74/24,758.22 = 9,983.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.74x = 24,758.22 × 9,983.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.74x = 247,172,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,172,896.71/17,940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.19

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