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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.06, 24,625.51 and 9,886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.06, 24,625.51 and 9,886.26 is: 13,641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.06 : 24,625.51 = 9,886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.06/24,625.51 = 9,886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.06x = 24,625.51 × 9,886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.06x = 243,454,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,454,194.49/17,846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.90

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