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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.62, 24,631.85 and 9,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.62, 24,631.85 and 9,892.59 is: 13,651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.62 : 24,631.85 = 9,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.62/24,631.85 = 9,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.62x = 24,631.85 × 9,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.62x = 243,672,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,672,792.99/17,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.43

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