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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.82, 24,659.44 and 9,911.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.82, 24,659.44 and 9,911.87 is: 13,677.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.82 : 24,659.44 = 9,911.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.82/24,659.44 = 9,911.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.82x = 24,659.44 × 9,911.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.82x = 244,421,107.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,421,107.95/17,869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.88

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