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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.58, 24,719.79 and 9,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.58, 24,719.79 and 9,955.60 is: 13,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.58 : 24,719.79 = 9,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.58/24,719.79 = 9,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.58x = 24,719.79 × 9,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.58x = 246,100,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,100,341.32/17,913.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.20

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