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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.36, 24,717.24 and 9,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.36, 24,717.24 and 9,952.74 is: 13,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.36 : 24,717.24 = 9,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.36/24,717.24 = 9,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.36x = 24,717.24 × 9,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.36x = 246,004,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,004,263.24/17,910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.31

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