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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.83, 24,715.08 and 9,951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.83, 24,715.08 and 9,951.85 is: 13,733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.83 : 24,715.08 = 9,951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.83/24,715.08 = 9,951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.83x = 24,715.08 × 9,951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.83x = 245,960,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,960,768.90/17,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.28

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