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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.54, 24,766.63 and 9,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.54, 24,766.63 and 9,879.62 is: 13,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.54 : 24,766.63 = 9,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.54/24,766.63 = 9,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.54x = 24,766.63 × 9,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.54x = 244,684,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,684,806.46/17,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.34

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