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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.25, 24,709.19 and 9,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.25, 24,709.19 and 9,948.22 is: 13,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.25 : 24,709.19 = 9,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.25/24,709.19 = 9,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.25x = 24,709.19 × 9,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.25x = 245,812,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,812,346.63/17,905.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.50

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