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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.23, 24,662.49 and 9,914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.23, 24,662.49 and 9,914.02 is: 13,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.23 : 24,662.49 = 9,914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.23/24,662.49 = 9,914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.23x = 24,662.49 × 9,914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.23x = 244,504,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,504,295.80/17,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.98

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