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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.73, 24,715.44 and 9,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.73, 24,715.44 and 9,952.70 is: 13,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.73 : 24,715.44 = 9,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.73/24,715.44 = 9,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.73x = 24,715.44 × 9,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.73x = 245,985,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,985,236.11/17,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.73

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