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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.67, 24,707.56 and 9,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.67, 24,707.56 and 9,947.35 is: 13,726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.67 : 24,707.56 = 9,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.67/24,707.56 = 9,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.67x = 24,707.56 × 9,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.67x = 245,774,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,774,746.97/17,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.85

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