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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,915.09, 24,723.59 and 9,957.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,915.09, 24,723.59 and 9,957.38 is: 13,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,915.09 : 24,723.59 = 9,957.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,915.09/24,723.59 = 9,957.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,915.09x = 24,723.59 × 9,957.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,915.09x = 246,182,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,182,007.19/17,915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.60

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