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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.37, 24,713.91 and 9,951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.37, 24,713.91 and 9,951.66 is: 13,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.37 : 24,713.91 = 9,951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.37/24,713.91 = 9,951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.37x = 24,713.91 × 9,951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.37x = 245,944,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,944,429.59/17,909.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.72

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