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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.36, 24,718.62 and 9,953.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.36, 24,718.62 and 9,953.74 is: 13,736.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.36 : 24,718.62 = 9,953.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.36/24,718.62 = 9,953.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.36x = 24,718.62 × 9,953.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.36x = 246,042,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,042,716.64/17,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.69

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