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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.81, 24,657.44 and 9,909.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.81, 24,657.44 and 9,909.77 is: 13,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.81 : 24,657.44 = 9,909.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.81/24,657.44 = 9,909.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.81x = 24,657.44 × 9,909.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.81x = 244,349,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,349,571.28/17,866.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.17

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