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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.52, 24,759.42 and 9,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.52, 24,759.42 and 9,984.08 is: 13,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.52 : 24,759.42 = 9,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.52/24,759.42 = 9,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.52x = 24,759.42 × 9,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.52x = 247,200,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,200,030.03/17,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.10

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