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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.74, 24,676.62 and 9,924.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.74, 24,676.62 and 9,924.03 is: 13,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.74 : 24,676.62 = 9,924.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.74/24,676.62 = 9,924.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.74x = 24,676.62 × 9,924.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.74x = 244,891,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,891,517.18/17,881.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.06

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