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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.99, 24,654.17 and 9,908.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.99, 24,654.17 and 9,908.53 is: 13,671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.99 : 24,654.17 = 9,908.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.99/24,654.17 = 9,908.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.99x = 24,654.17 × 9,908.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.99x = 244,286,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,286,546.21/17,867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.74

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