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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.27, 24,713.47 and 9,950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.27, 24,713.47 and 9,950.23 is: 13,732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.27 : 24,713.47 = 9,950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.27/24,713.47 = 9,950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.27x = 24,713.47 × 9,950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.27x = 245,904,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,904,710.60/17,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.12

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