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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.93, 24,664.91 and 9,915.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.93, 24,664.91 and 9,915.99 is: 13,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.93 : 24,664.91 = 9,915.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.93/24,664.91 = 9,915.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.93x = 24,664.91 × 9,915.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.93x = 244,576,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,576,951.33/17,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.45

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