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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.06, 24,678.31 and 9,925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.06, 24,678.31 and 9,925.62 is: 13,697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.06 : 24,678.31 = 9,925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.06/24,678.31 = 9,925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.06x = 24,678.31 × 9,925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.06x = 244,947,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,947,527.30/17,883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.18

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