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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.64, 24,715.13 and 9,951.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.64, 24,715.13 and 9,951.69 is: 13,733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.64 : 24,715.13 = 9,951.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.64/24,715.13 = 9,951.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.64x = 24,715.13 × 9,951.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.64x = 245,957,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,957,354.99/17,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.24

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