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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.93, 24,719.11 and 9,954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.93, 24,719.11 and 9,954.68 is: 13,737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.93 : 24,719.11 = 9,954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.93/24,719.11 = 9,954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.93x = 24,719.11 × 9,954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.93x = 246,070,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,070,681.45/17,912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.05

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