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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.36, 24,709.95 and 9,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.36, 24,709.95 and 9,948.22 is: 13,728.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.36 : 24,709.95 = 9,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.36/24,709.95 = 9,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.36x = 24,709.95 × 9,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.36x = 245,819,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,819,895.24/17,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.85

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