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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.87, 24,658.32 and 9,910.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.87, 24,658.32 and 9,910.14 is: 13,674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.87 : 24,658.32 = 9,910.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.87/24,658.32 = 9,910.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.87x = 24,658.32 × 9,910.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.87x = 244,367,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,367,403.36/17,869.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.83

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