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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.45, 24,654.44 and 9,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.45, 24,654.44 and 9,909.74 is: 13,673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.45 : 24,654.44 = 9,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.45/24,654.44 = 9,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.45x = 24,654.44 × 9,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.45x = 244,319,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,319,176.66/17,867.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.98

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