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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.28, 24,763.76 and 9,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.28, 24,763.76 and 9,987.28 is: 13,782.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.28 : 24,763.76 = 9,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.28/24,763.76 = 9,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.28x = 24,763.76 × 9,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.28x = 247,322,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,322,604.97/17,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.04

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