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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.68, 24,655.70 and 9,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.68, 24,655.70 and 9,908.75 is: 13,673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.68 : 24,655.70 = 9,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.68/24,655.70 = 9,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.68x = 24,655.70 × 9,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.68x = 244,306,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,306,994.55/17,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.89

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