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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.08, 24,716.34 and 9,953.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.08, 24,716.34 and 9,953.10 is: 13,734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.08 : 24,716.34 = 9,953.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.08/24,716.34 = 9,953.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.08x = 24,716.34 × 9,953.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.08x = 246,004,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,004,203.65/17,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.75

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