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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.63, 24,633.47 and 9,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.63, 24,633.47 and 9,891.68 is: 13,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.63 : 24,633.47 = 9,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.63/24,633.47 = 9,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.63x = 24,633.47 × 9,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.63x = 243,666,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,666,402.53/17,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.06

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