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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.60, 24,716.87 and 9,953.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.60, 24,716.87 and 9,953.35 is: 13,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.60 : 24,716.87 = 9,953.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.60/24,716.87 = 9,953.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.60x = 24,716.87 × 9,953.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.60x = 246,015,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,015,658.01/17,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.99

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