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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.97, 24,710.26 and 9,948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.97, 24,710.26 and 9,948.94 is: 13,729.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.97 : 24,710.26 = 9,948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.97/24,710.26 = 9,948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.97x = 24,710.26 × 9,948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.97x = 245,840,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,840,807.48/17,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.54

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