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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.02, 24,708.96 and 9,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.02, 24,708.96 and 9,948.72 is: 13,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.02 : 24,708.96 = 9,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.02/24,708.96 = 9,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.02x = 24,708.96 × 9,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.02x = 245,822,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,822,524.53/17,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.25

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