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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.66, 24,657.54 and 9,910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.66, 24,657.54 and 9,910.02 is: 13,675.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.66 : 24,657.54 = 9,910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.66/24,657.54 = 9,910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.66x = 24,657.54 × 9,910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.66x = 244,356,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,356,714.55/17,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.92

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