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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.94, 24,716.19 and 9,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.94, 24,716.19 and 9,952.99 is: 13,734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.94 : 24,716.19 = 9,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.94/24,716.19 = 9,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.94x = 24,716.19 × 9,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.94x = 245,999,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,999,991.91/17,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.62

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