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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.85, 24,656.79 and 9,909.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.85, 24,656.79 and 9,909.90 is: 13,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.85 : 24,656.79 = 9,909.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.85/24,656.79 = 9,909.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.85x = 24,656.79 × 9,909.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.85x = 244,346,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,346,323.22/17,867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.19

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