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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.39, 24,759.41 and 9,984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.39, 24,759.41 and 9,984.51 is: 13,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.39 : 24,759.41 = 9,984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.39/24,759.41 = 9,984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.39x = 24,759.41 × 9,984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.39x = 247,210,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,210,526.82/17,943.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.25

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