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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.23, 24,717.51 and 9,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.23, 24,717.51 and 9,954.20 is: 13,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.23 : 24,717.51 = 9,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.23/24,717.51 = 9,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.23x = 24,717.51 × 9,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.23x = 246,042,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,042,914.45/17,911.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.80

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