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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.77, 24,676.47 and 9,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.77, 24,676.47 and 9,923.52 is: 13,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.77 : 24,676.47 = 9,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.77/24,676.47 = 9,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.77x = 24,676.47 × 9,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.77x = 244,877,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,877,443.57/17,881.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.25

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