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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.03, 24,611.27 and 9,876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.03, 24,611.27 and 9,876.78 is: 13,629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.03 : 24,611.27 = 9,876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.03/24,611.27 = 9,876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.03x = 24,611.27 × 9,876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.03x = 243,080,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,080,049.93/17,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.36

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