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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.08, 24,658.35 and 9,911.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.08, 24,658.35 and 9,911.10 is: 13,676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.08 : 24,658.35 = 9,911.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.08/24,658.35 = 9,911.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.08x = 24,658.35 × 9,911.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.08x = 244,391,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,391,372.69/17,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.77

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