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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.07, 24,759.92 and 9,984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.07, 24,759.92 and 9,984.33 is: 13,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.07 : 24,759.92 = 9,984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.07/24,759.92 = 9,984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.07x = 24,759.92 × 9,984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.07x = 247,211,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,211,162.13/17,942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.30

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