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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.77, 24,716.68 and 9,952.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.77, 24,716.68 and 9,952.82 is: 13,734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.77 : 24,716.68 = 9,952.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.77/24,716.68 = 9,952.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.77x = 24,716.68 × 9,952.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.77x = 246,000,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,000,611.26/17,910.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.79

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