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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.93, 24,628.73 and 9,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.93, 24,628.73 and 9,889.67 is: 13,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.93 : 24,628.73 = 9,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.93/24,628.73 = 9,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.93x = 24,628.73 × 9,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.93x = 243,569,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,569,889.08/17,846.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.72

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