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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.89, 24,714.21 and 9,951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.89, 24,714.21 and 9,951.09 is: 13,732.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.89 : 24,714.21 = 9,951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.89/24,714.21 = 9,951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.89x = 24,714.21 × 9,951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.89x = 245,933,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,933,327.99/17,908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.47

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