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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.60, 24,718.26 and 9,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.60, 24,718.26 and 9,954.36 is: 13,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.60 : 24,718.26 = 9,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.60/24,718.26 = 9,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.60x = 24,718.26 × 9,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.60x = 246,054,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,054,458.61/17,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.39

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