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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.67, 24,655.16 and 9,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.67, 24,655.16 and 9,908.72 is: 13,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.67 : 24,655.16 = 9,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.67/24,655.16 = 9,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.67x = 24,655.16 × 9,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.67x = 244,301,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,301,027.45/17,866.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.56

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