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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.44, 24,629.47 and 9,889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.44, 24,629.47 and 9,889.59 is: 13,647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.44 : 24,629.47 = 9,889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.44/24,629.47 = 9,889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.44x = 24,629.47 × 9,889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.44x = 243,575,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,575,427.85/17,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.64

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