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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.69, 24,621.57 and 9,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.69, 24,621.57 and 9,883.76 is: 13,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.69 : 24,621.57 = 9,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.69/24,621.57 = 9,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.69x = 24,621.57 × 9,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.69x = 243,353,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,353,565.60/17,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.60

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