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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.18, 24,654.96 and 9,909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.18, 24,654.96 and 9,909.24 is: 13,673.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.18 : 24,654.96 = 9,909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.18/24,654.96 = 9,909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.18x = 24,654.96 × 9,909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.18x = 244,311,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,311,915.83/17,867.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.79

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