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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,874.03, 24,666.62 and 9,916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,874.03, 24,666.62 and 9,916.39 is: 13,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,874.03 : 24,666.62 = 9,916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,874.03/24,666.62 = 9,916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,874.03x = 24,666.62 × 9,916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,874.03x = 244,603,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,603,712.65/17,874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.87

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