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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.69, 24,610.47 and 9,875.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.69, 24,610.47 and 9,875.91 is: 13,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.69 : 24,610.47 = 9,875.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.69/24,610.47 = 9,875.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.69x = 24,610.47 × 9,875.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.69x = 243,050,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,050,786.78/17,833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.74

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