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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.54, 24,656.88 and 9,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.54, 24,656.88 and 9,909.56 is: 13,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.54 : 24,656.88 = 9,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.54/24,656.88 = 9,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.54x = 24,656.88 × 9,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.54x = 244,338,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,338,831.77/17,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.01

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