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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.96, 24,610.03 and 9,875.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.96, 24,610.03 and 9,875.93 is: 13,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.96 : 24,610.03 = 9,875.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.96/24,610.03 = 9,875.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.96x = 24,610.03 × 9,875.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.96x = 243,046,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,046,785.84/17,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.08

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