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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.16, 24,305.25 and 9,954.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.16, 24,305.25 and 9,954.83 is: 13,737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.16 : 24,305.25 = 9,954.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.16/24,305.25 = 9,954.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.16x = 24,305.25 × 9,954.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.16x = 241,954,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,954,631.86/17,612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.93

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