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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.53, 24,714.92 and 9,952.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.53, 24,714.92 and 9,952.67 is: 13,733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.53 : 24,714.92 = 9,952.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.53/24,714.92 = 9,952.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.53x = 24,714.92 × 9,952.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.53x = 245,979,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,979,529.51/17,911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.03

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