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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.28, 24,759.64 and 9,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.28, 24,759.64 and 9,984.24 is: 13,777.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.28 : 24,759.64 = 9,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.28/24,759.64 = 9,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.28x = 24,759.64 × 9,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.28x = 247,206,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,206,188.07/17,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.86

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