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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.77, 24,610.91 and 9,876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.77, 24,610.91 and 9,876.47 is: 13,629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.77 : 24,610.91 = 9,876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.77/24,610.91 = 9,876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.77x = 24,610.91 × 9,876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.77x = 243,068,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,068,741.85/17,833.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.69

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