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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,936.43, 24,752.14 and 9,870.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,936.43, 24,752.14 and 9,870.55 is: 13,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,936.43 : 24,752.14 = 9,870.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,936.43/24,752.14 = 9,870.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,936.43x = 24,752.14 × 9,870.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,936.43x = 244,317,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,317,235.48/17,936.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.29

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