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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.44, 24,759.30 and 9,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.44, 24,759.30 and 9,984.28 is: 13,777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.44 : 24,759.30 = 9,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.44/24,759.30 = 9,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.44x = 24,759.30 × 9,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.44x = 247,203,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,203,783.80/17,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.60

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