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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.66, 24,712.44 and 9,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.66, 24,712.44 and 9,950.10 is: 13,731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.66 : 24,712.44 = 9,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.66/24,712.44 = 9,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.66x = 24,712.44 × 9,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.66x = 245,891,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,891,249.24/17,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.07

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