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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,916.15, 24,722.91 and 9,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,916.15, 24,722.91 and 9,957.90 is: 13,741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,916.15 : 24,722.91 = 9,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,916.15/24,722.91 = 9,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,916.15x = 24,722.91 × 9,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,916.15x = 246,188,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,188,265.49/17,916.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.14

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