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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.07, 24,709.69 and 9,948.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.07, 24,709.69 and 9,948.23 is: 13,728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.07 : 24,709.69 = 9,948.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.07/24,709.69 = 9,948.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.07x = 24,709.69 × 9,948.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.07x = 245,817,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,817,679.35/17,906.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.18

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