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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.96, 24,679.39 and 9,925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.96, 24,679.39 and 9,925.98 is: 13,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.96 : 24,679.39 = 9,925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.96/24,679.39 = 9,925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.96x = 24,679.39 × 9,925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.96x = 244,967,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,967,131.55/17,883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.59

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