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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.16, 24,661.02 and 9,913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.16, 24,661.02 and 9,913.11 is: 13,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.16 : 24,661.02 = 9,913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.16/24,661.02 = 9,913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.16x = 24,661.02 × 9,913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.16x = 244,467,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,467,280.67/17,871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.43

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