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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.97, 24,677.52 and 9,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.97, 24,677.52 and 9,924.08 is: 13,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.97 : 24,677.52 = 9,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.97/24,677.52 = 9,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.97x = 24,677.52 × 9,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.97x = 244,901,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,901,682.68/17,881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.45

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