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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.50, 24,664.25 and 9,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.50, 24,664.25 and 9,915.28 is: 13,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.50 : 24,664.25 = 9,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.50/24,664.25 = 9,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.50x = 24,664.25 × 9,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.50x = 244,552,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,552,944.74/17,871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.96

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