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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.84, 24,712.20 and 9,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.84, 24,712.20 and 9,949.68 is: 13,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.84 : 24,712.20 = 9,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.84/24,712.20 = 9,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.84x = 24,712.20 × 9,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.84x = 245,878,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,878,482.10/17,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.21

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