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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,878.93, 24,672.61 and 9,921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,878.93, 24,672.61 and 9,921.02 is: 13,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,878.93 : 24,672.61 = 9,921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,878.93/24,672.61 = 9,921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,878.93x = 24,672.61 × 9,921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,878.93x = 244,777,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,777,457.26/17,878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.83

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