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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,836.87, 24,615.09 and 9,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,836.87, 24,615.09 and 9,879.25 is: 13,633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,836.87 : 24,615.09 = 9,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,836.87/24,615.09 = 9,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,836.87x = 24,615.09 × 9,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,836.87x = 243,178,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,178,627.88/17,836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.48

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