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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.09, 24,633.20 and 9,893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.09, 24,633.20 and 9,893.88 is: 13,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.09 : 24,633.20 = 9,893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.09/24,633.20 = 9,893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.09x = 24,633.20 × 9,893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.09x = 243,717,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,717,924.82/17,849.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.36

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