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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.45, 24,657.20 and 9,911.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.45, 24,657.20 and 9,911.74 is: 13,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.45 : 24,657.20 = 9,911.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.45/24,657.20 = 9,911.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.45x = 24,657.20 × 9,911.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.45x = 244,395,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,395,755.53/17,869.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.74

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