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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.76, 24,759.79 and 9,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.76, 24,759.79 and 9,984.32 is: 13,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.76 : 24,759.79 = 9,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.76/24,759.79 = 9,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.76x = 24,759.79 × 9,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.76x = 247,209,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,209,666.49/17,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.45

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