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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,874.64, 24,666.82 and 9,916.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,874.64, 24,666.82 and 9,916.66 is: 13,684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,874.64 : 24,666.82 = 9,916.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,874.64/24,666.82 = 9,916.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,874.64x = 24,666.82 × 9,916.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,874.64x = 244,612,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,612,467.22/17,874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.89

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