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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.55, 24,660.96 and 9,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.55, 24,660.96 and 9,911.60 is: 13,678.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.55 : 24,660.96 = 9,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.55/24,660.96 = 9,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.55x = 24,660.96 × 9,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.55x = 244,429,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,429,503.14/17,869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.55

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