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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.35, 24,714.92 and 9,952.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.35, 24,714.92 and 9,952.31 is: 13,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.35 : 24,714.92 = 9,952.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.35/24,714.92 = 9,952.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.35x = 24,714.92 × 9,952.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.35x = 245,970,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,970,557.49/17,909.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.20

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