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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.54, 24,770.76 and 9,882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.54, 24,770.76 and 9,882.62 is: 13,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.54 : 24,770.76 = 9,882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.54/24,770.76 = 9,882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.54x = 24,770.76 × 9,882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.54x = 244,800,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,800,008.19/17,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.47

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