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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.76, 24,657.36 and 9,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.76, 24,657.36 and 9,910.32 is: 13,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.76 : 24,657.36 = 9,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.76/24,657.36 = 9,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.76x = 24,657.36 × 9,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.76x = 244,362,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,362,327.96/17,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.16

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