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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,876.03, 24,668.96 and 9,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,876.03, 24,668.96 and 9,918.27 is: 13,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,876.03 : 24,668.96 = 9,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,876.03/24,668.96 = 9,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,876.03x = 24,668.96 × 9,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,876.03x = 244,673,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,673,356.31/17,876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.24

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