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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.96, 24,613.12 and 9,878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.96, 24,613.12 and 9,878.12 is: 13,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.96 : 24,613.12 = 9,878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.96/24,613.12 = 9,878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.96x = 24,613.12 × 9,878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.96x = 243,131,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,131,352.93/17,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.53

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