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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.33, 24,713.79 and 9,951.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.33, 24,713.79 and 9,951.29 is: 13,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.33 : 24,713.79 = 9,951.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.33/24,713.79 = 9,951.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.33x = 24,713.79 × 9,951.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.33x = 245,933,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,933,967.72/17,909.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.17

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