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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.10, 24,710.99 and 9,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.10, 24,710.99 and 9,948.97 is: 13,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.10 : 24,710.99 = 9,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.10/24,710.99 = 9,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.10x = 24,710.99 × 9,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.10x = 245,848,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,848,898.18/17,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.90

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