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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.48, 24,722.61 and 9,956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.48, 24,722.61 and 9,956.46 is: 13,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.48 : 24,722.61 = 9,956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.48/24,722.61 = 9,956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.48x = 24,722.61 × 9,956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.48x = 246,149,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,149,677.56/17,913.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.03

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