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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.49, 24,669.66 and 9,918.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.49, 24,669.66 and 9,918.45 is: 13,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.49 : 24,669.66 = 9,918.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.49/24,669.66 = 9,918.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.49x = 24,669.66 × 9,918.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.49x = 244,684,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,684,826.42/17,875.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.29

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