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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,879.40, 24,673.68 and 9,921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,879.40, 24,673.68 and 9,921.78 is: 13,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,879.40 : 24,673.68 = 9,921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,879.40/24,673.68 = 9,921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,879.40x = 24,673.68 × 9,921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,879.40x = 244,806,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,806,824.75/17,879.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.12

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