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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.68, 24,717.96 and 9,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.68, 24,717.96 and 9,953.70 is: 13,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.68 : 24,717.96 = 9,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.68/24,717.96 = 9,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.68x = 24,717.96 × 9,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.68x = 246,035,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,035,158.45/17,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.02

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