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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.72, 24,629.46 and 9,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.72, 24,629.46 and 9,889.44 is: 13,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.72 : 24,629.46 = 9,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.72/24,629.46 = 9,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.72x = 24,629.46 × 9,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.72x = 243,571,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,571,566.90/17,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.21

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