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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.10, 24,663.93 and 9,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.10, 24,663.93 and 9,913.30 is: 13,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.10 : 24,663.93 = 9,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.10/24,663.93 = 9,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.10x = 24,663.93 × 9,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.10x = 244,500,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,500,937.27/17,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.36

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