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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,842.62, 24,623.04 and 9,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,842.62, 24,623.04 and 9,885 is: 13,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,842.62 : 24,623.04 = 9,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,842.62/24,623.04 = 9,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,842.62x = 24,623.04 × 9,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,842.62x = 243,398,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,398,750.40/17,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.42

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