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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.48, 24,676.84 and 9,923.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.48, 24,676.84 and 9,923.58 is: 13,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.48 : 24,676.84 = 9,923.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.48/24,676.84 = 9,923.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.48x = 24,676.84 × 9,923.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.48x = 244,882,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,882,595.89/17,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.76

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