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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.62, 24,675.73 and 9,924.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.62, 24,675.73 and 9,924.15 is: 13,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.62 : 24,675.73 = 9,924.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.62/24,675.73 = 9,924.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.62x = 24,675.73 × 9,924.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.62x = 244,885,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,885,645.88/17,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.29

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