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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.64, 24,719.26 and 9,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.64, 24,719.26 and 9,954.70 is: 13,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.64 : 24,719.26 = 9,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.64/24,719.26 = 9,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.64x = 24,719.26 × 9,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.64x = 246,072,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,072,817.52/17,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.38

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