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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.08, 24,656.58 and 9,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.08, 24,656.58 and 9,909.04 is: 13,674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.08 : 24,656.58 = 9,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.08/24,656.58 = 9,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.08x = 24,656.58 × 9,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.08x = 244,323,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,323,037.48/17,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.48

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