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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.27, 24,714.60 and 9,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.27, 24,714.60 and 9,951.32 is: 13,732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.27 : 24,714.60 = 9,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.27/24,714.60 = 9,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.27x = 24,714.60 × 9,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.27x = 245,942,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,942,769.70/17,909.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.71

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