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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.94, 24,620.18 and 9,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.94, 24,620.18 and 9,883.14 is: 13,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.94 : 24,620.18 = 9,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.94/24,620.18 = 9,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.94x = 24,620.18 × 9,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.94x = 243,324,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,324,636.35/17,840.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.55

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