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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.05, 24,729.14 and 9,961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.05, 24,729.14 and 9,961.41 is: 13,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.05 : 24,729.14 = 9,961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.05/24,729.14 = 9,961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.05x = 24,729.14 × 9,961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.05x = 246,337,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,337,052.68/17,919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.22

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