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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.59, 24,634.43 and 9,893.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.59, 24,634.43 and 9,893.34 is: 13,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.59 : 24,634.43 = 9,893.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.59/24,634.43 = 9,893.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.59x = 24,634.43 × 9,893.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.59x = 243,716,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,716,779.33/17,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.38

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