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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.76, 24,718.42 and 9,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.76, 24,718.42 and 9,954.60 is: 13,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.76 : 24,718.42 = 9,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.76/24,718.42 = 9,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.76x = 24,718.42 × 9,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.76x = 246,061,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,061,983.73/17,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.22

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