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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.36, 24,660.10 and 9,911.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.36, 24,660.10 and 9,911.32 is: 13,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.36 : 24,660.10 = 9,911.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.36/24,660.10 = 9,911.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.36x = 24,660.10 × 9,911.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.36x = 244,414,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,414,142.33/17,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.83

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