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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.05, 24,670.53 and 9,919.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.05, 24,670.53 and 9,919.83 is: 13,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.05 : 24,670.53 = 9,919.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.05/24,670.53 = 9,919.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.05x = 24,670.53 × 9,919.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.05x = 244,727,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,727,463.61/17,875.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.01

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