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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.97, 24,718.77 and 9,954.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.97, 24,718.77 and 9,954.93 is: 13,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.97 : 24,718.77 = 9,954.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.97/24,718.77 = 9,954.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.97x = 24,718.77 × 9,954.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.97x = 246,073,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,073,625.04/17,912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.18

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