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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.89, 24,716.85 and 9,952.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.89, 24,716.85 and 9,952.95 is: 13,734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.89 : 24,716.85 = 9,952.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.89/24,716.85 = 9,952.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.89x = 24,716.85 × 9,952.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.89x = 246,005,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,005,572.21/17,910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.97

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