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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.76, 24,719.32 and 9,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.76, 24,719.32 and 9,954.96 is: 13,737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.76 : 24,719.32 = 9,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.76/24,719.32 = 9,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.76x = 24,719.32 × 9,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.76x = 246,079,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,079,841.83/17,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.68

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