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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.48, 24,713.68 and 9,951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.48, 24,713.68 and 9,951.48 is: 13,733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.48 : 24,713.68 = 9,951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.48/24,713.68 = 9,951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.48x = 24,713.68 × 9,951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.48x = 245,937,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,937,692.25/17,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.03

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