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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.06, 24,710.67 and 9,948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.06, 24,710.67 and 9,948.81 is: 13,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.06 : 24,710.67 = 9,948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.06/24,710.67 = 9,948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.06x = 24,710.67 × 9,948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.06x = 245,841,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,841,760.80/17,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.76

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