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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.63, 24,758.37 and 9,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.63, 24,758.37 and 9,983.76 is: 13,776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.63 : 24,758.37 = 9,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.63/24,758.37 = 9,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.63x = 24,758.37 × 9,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.63x = 247,181,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,181,624.07/17,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.22

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