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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.53, 24,664.55 and 9,914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.53, 24,664.55 and 9,914.90 is: 13,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.53 : 24,664.55 = 9,914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.53/24,664.55 = 9,914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.53x = 24,664.55 × 9,914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.53x = 244,546,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,546,373.90/17,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.81

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