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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.14, 24,657.45 and 9,908.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.14, 24,657.45 and 9,908.83 is: 13,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.14 : 24,657.45 = 9,908.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.14/24,657.45 = 9,908.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.14x = 24,657.45 × 9,908.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.14x = 244,326,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,326,480.28/17,867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.63

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