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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.07, 24,720.69 and 9,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.07, 24,720.69 and 9,956.08 is: 13,739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.07 : 24,720.69 = 9,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.07/24,720.69 = 9,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.07x = 24,720.69 × 9,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.07x = 246,121,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,121,167.30/17,913.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.75

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