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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,931.08, 24,745.50 and 9,865.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,931.08, 24,745.50 and 9,865.09 is: 13,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,931.08 : 24,745.50 = 9,865.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,931.08/24,745.50 = 9,865.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,931.08x = 24,745.50 × 9,865.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,931.08x = 244,116,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,116,584.60/17,931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.16

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