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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.94, 24,714.81 and 9,951.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.94, 24,714.81 and 9,951.99 is: 13,733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.94 : 24,714.81 = 9,951.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.94/24,714.81 = 9,951.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.94x = 24,714.81 × 9,951.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.94x = 245,961,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,961,504.81/17,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.24

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