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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.74, 24,760.28 and 9,983.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.74, 24,760.28 and 9,983.79 is: 13,778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.74 : 24,760.28 = 9,983.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.74/24,760.28 = 9,983.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.74x = 24,760.28 × 9,983.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.74x = 247,201,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,201,385.94/17,941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.01

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