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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.76, 24,632.38 and 9,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.76, 24,632.38 and 9,891.96 is: 13,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.76 : 24,632.38 = 9,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.76/24,632.38 = 9,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.76x = 24,632.38 × 9,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.76x = 243,662,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,662,517.66/17,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.74

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