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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.48, 24,716.70 and 9,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.48, 24,716.70 and 9,953.23 is: 13,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.48 : 24,716.70 = 9,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.48/24,716.70 = 9,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.48x = 24,716.70 × 9,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.48x = 246,010,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,010,999.94/17,911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.82

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