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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.61, 24,667.16 and 9,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.61, 24,667.16 and 9,917.40 is: 13,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.61 : 24,667.16 = 9,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.61/24,667.16 = 9,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.61x = 24,667.16 × 9,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.61x = 244,634,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,634,117.38/17,872.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.65

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