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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.08, 24,664.97 and 9,915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.08, 24,664.97 and 9,915.44 is: 13,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.08 : 24,664.97 = 9,915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.08/24,664.97 = 9,915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.08x = 24,664.97 × 9,915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.08x = 244,564,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,564,030.14/17,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.37

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