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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.94, 24,657.90 and 9,910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.94, 24,657.90 and 9,910.84 is: 13,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.94 : 24,657.90 = 9,910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.94/24,657.90 = 9,910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.94x = 24,657.90 × 9,910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.94x = 244,380,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,380,501.64/17,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.27

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