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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.87, 24,658.22 and 9,911.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.87, 24,658.22 and 9,911.03 is: 13,676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.87 : 24,658.22 = 9,911.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.87/24,658.22 = 9,911.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.87x = 24,658.22 × 9,911.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.87x = 244,388,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,388,259.65/17,868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.76

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