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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.53, 24,661.53 and 9,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.53, 24,661.53 and 9,913.32 is: 13,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.53 : 24,661.53 = 9,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.53/24,661.53 = 9,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.53x = 24,661.53 × 9,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.53x = 244,477,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,477,638.58/17,868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.02

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