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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.87, 24,711.15 and 9,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.87, 24,711.15 and 9,949.62 is: 13,729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.87 : 24,711.15 = 9,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.87/24,711.15 = 9,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.87x = 24,711.15 × 9,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.87x = 245,866,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,866,552.26/17,907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.53

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