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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.51, 24,625.38 and 9,886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.51, 24,625.38 and 9,886.65 is: 13,643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.51 : 24,625.38 = 9,886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.51/24,625.38 = 9,886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.51x = 24,625.38 × 9,886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.51x = 243,462,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,462,513.18/17,844.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.55

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