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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.21, 24,656.37 and 9,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.21, 24,656.37 and 9,909.26 is: 13,674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.21 : 24,656.37 = 9,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.21/24,656.37 = 9,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.21x = 24,656.37 × 9,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.21x = 244,326,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,326,313.01/17,867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.57

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