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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.25, 24,656.87 and 9,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.25, 24,656.87 and 9,910.62 is: 13,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.25 : 24,656.87 = 9,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.25/24,656.87 = 9,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.25x = 24,656.87 × 9,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.25x = 244,364,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,364,893.74/17,867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.69

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