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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.73, 24,659.67 and 9,910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.73, 24,659.67 and 9,910.48 is: 13,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.73 : 24,659.67 = 9,910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.73/24,659.67 = 9,910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.73x = 24,659.67 × 9,910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.73x = 244,389,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,389,166.34/17,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.92

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