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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.02, 24,713.96 and 9,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.02, 24,713.96 and 9,951.04 is: 13,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.02 : 24,713.96 = 9,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.02/24,713.96 = 9,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.02x = 24,713.96 × 9,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.02x = 245,929,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,929,622.97/17,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.16

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