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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.99, 24,631.95 and 9,891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.99, 24,631.95 and 9,891.74 is: 13,650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.99 : 24,631.95 = 9,891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.99/24,631.95 = 9,891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.99x = 24,631.95 × 9,891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.99x = 243,652,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,652,845.09/17,849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.03

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