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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.08, 24,607.94 and 9,874.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.08, 24,607.94 and 9,874.37 is: 13,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.08 : 24,607.94 = 9,874.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.08/24,607.94 = 9,874.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.08x = 24,607.94 × 9,874.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.08x = 242,987,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,987,916.65/17,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.45

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