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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.52, 24,713.44 and 9,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.52, 24,713.44 and 9,949.76 is: 13,731.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.52 : 24,713.44 = 9,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.52/24,713.44 = 9,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.52x = 24,713.44 × 9,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.52x = 245,892,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,892,796.77/17,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.26

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