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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.28, 24,656.40 and 9,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.28, 24,656.40 and 9,909.48 is: 13,674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.28 : 24,656.40 = 9,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.28/24,656.40 = 9,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.28x = 24,656.40 × 9,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.28x = 244,332,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,332,102.67/17,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.83

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