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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,882.06, 24,676.94 and 9,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,882.06, 24,676.94 and 9,924.62 is: 13,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,882.06 : 24,676.94 = 9,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,882.06/24,676.94 = 9,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,882.06x = 24,676.94 × 9,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,882.06x = 244,909,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,909,202.64/17,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.80

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