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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.98, 24,710.25 and 9,948.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.98, 24,710.25 and 9,948.93 is: 13,729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.98 : 24,710.25 = 9,948.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.98/24,710.25 = 9,948.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.98x = 24,710.25 × 9,948.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.98x = 245,840,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,840,547.53/17,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.52

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