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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.93, 24,066.11 and 9,887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.93, 24,066.11 and 9,887.67 is: 13,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.93 : 24,066.11 = 9,887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.93/24,066.11 = 9,887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.93x = 24,066.11 × 9,887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.93x = 237,957,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,957,778.58/17,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.86

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