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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.68, 24,711.24 and 9,948.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.68, 24,711.24 and 9,948.98 is: 13,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.68 : 24,711.24 = 9,948.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.68/24,711.24 = 9,948.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.68x = 24,711.24 × 9,948.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.68x = 245,851,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,851,632.54/17,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.60

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