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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.90, 24,657.89 and 9,910.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.90, 24,657.89 and 9,910.26 is: 13,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.90 : 24,657.89 = 9,910.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.90/24,657.89 = 9,910.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.90x = 24,657.89 × 9,910.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.90x = 244,366,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,366,051.40/17,867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.26

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