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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.11, 24,628.96 and 9,889.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.11, 24,628.96 and 9,889.34 is: 13,647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.11 : 24,628.96 = 9,889.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.11/24,628.96 = 9,889.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.11x = 24,628.96 × 9,889.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.11x = 243,564,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,564,048.50/17,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.26

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