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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.44, 24,626.97 and 9,890.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.44, 24,626.97 and 9,890.17 is: 13,647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.44 : 24,626.97 = 9,890.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.44/24,626.97 = 9,890.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.44x = 24,626.97 × 9,890.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.44x = 243,564,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,564,858.32/17,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.05

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