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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.03, 24,714.88 and 9,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.03, 24,714.88 and 9,951.78 is: 13,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.03 : 24,714.88 = 9,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.03/24,714.88 = 9,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.03x = 24,714.88 × 9,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.03x = 245,957,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,957,048.49/17,910.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.92

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