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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.54, 24,714.66 and 9,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.54, 24,714.66 and 9,951.74 is: 13,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.54 : 24,714.66 = 9,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.54/24,714.66 = 9,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.54x = 24,714.66 × 9,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.54x = 245,953,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,953,870.51/17,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.12

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