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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.74, 24,629.49 and 9,889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.74, 24,629.49 and 9,889.94 is: 13,647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.74 : 24,629.49 = 9,889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.74/24,629.49 = 9,889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.74x = 24,629.49 × 9,889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.74x = 243,584,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,584,178.33/17,847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.90

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