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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.83, 24,713.49 and 9,951.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.83, 24,713.49 and 9,951.51 is: 13,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.83 : 24,713.49 = 9,951.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.83/24,713.49 = 9,951.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.83x = 24,713.49 × 9,951.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.83x = 245,936,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,936,542.87/17,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.70

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