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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,918.97, 24,729.02 and 9,961.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,918.97, 24,729.02 and 9,961.33 is: 13,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,918.97 : 24,729.02 = 9,961.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,918.97/24,729.02 = 9,961.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,918.97x = 24,729.02 × 9,961.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,918.97x = 246,333,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,333,928.80/17,918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.10

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