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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.15, 24,719.18 and 9,955.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.15, 24,719.18 and 9,955.71 is: 13,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.15 : 24,719.18 = 9,955.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.15/24,719.18 = 9,955.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.15x = 24,719.18 × 9,955.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.15x = 246,096,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,096,937.74/17,913.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.34

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