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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.77, 24,656.73 and 9,909.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.77, 24,656.73 and 9,909.75 is: 13,675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.77 : 24,656.73 = 9,909.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.77/24,656.73 = 9,909.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.77x = 24,656.73 × 9,909.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.77x = 244,342,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,342,030.12/17,866.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.78

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