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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.23, 24,657.60 and 9,908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.23, 24,657.60 and 9,908.98 is: 13,674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.23 : 24,657.60 = 9,908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.23/24,657.60 = 9,908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.23x = 24,657.60 × 9,908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.23x = 244,331,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,331,492.42/17,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.84

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