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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.89, 24,676.38 and 9,923.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.89, 24,676.38 and 9,923.91 is: 13,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.89 : 24,676.38 = 9,923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.89/24,676.38 = 9,923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.89x = 24,676.38 × 9,923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.89x = 244,886,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,886,174.25/17,881.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.65

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