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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.98, 24,716.02 and 9,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.98, 24,716.02 and 9,952.73 is: 13,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.98 : 24,716.02 = 9,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.98/24,716.02 = 9,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.98x = 24,716.02 × 9,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.98x = 245,991,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,991,700.39/17,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.13

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