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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.62, 24,660.06 and 9,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.62, 24,660.06 and 9,911.90 is: 13,678.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.62 : 24,660.06 = 9,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.62/24,660.06 = 9,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.62x = 24,660.06 × 9,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.62x = 244,428,048.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,428,048.71/17,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.41

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