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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.71, 24,676.29 and 9,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.71, 24,676.29 and 9,923.73 is: 13,694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.71 : 24,676.29 = 9,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.71/24,676.29 = 9,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.71x = 24,676.29 × 9,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.71x = 244,880,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,880,839.36/17,881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.49

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