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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.78, 24,708.24 and 9,946.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.78, 24,708.24 and 9,946.94 is: 13,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.78 : 24,708.24 = 9,946.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.78/24,708.24 = 9,946.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.78x = 24,708.24 × 9,946.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.78x = 245,771,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,771,257.24/17,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.57

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