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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,874.93, 24,666.28 and 9,916.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,874.93, 24,666.28 and 9,916.99 is: 13,684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,874.93 : 24,666.28 = 9,916.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,874.93/24,666.28 = 9,916.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,874.93x = 24,666.28 × 9,916.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,874.93x = 244,615,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,615,252.10/17,874.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.82

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