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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.87, 24,660.98 and 9,913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.87, 24,660.98 and 9,913.03 is: 13,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.87 : 24,660.98 = 9,913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.87/24,660.98 = 9,913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.87x = 24,660.98 × 9,913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.87x = 244,464,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,464,911.26/17,870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.52

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