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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.64, 24,634.86 and 9,893.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.64, 24,634.86 and 9,893.79 is: 13,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.64 : 24,634.86 = 9,893.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.64/24,634.86 = 9,893.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.64x = 24,634.86 × 9,893.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.64x = 243,732,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,732,131.52/17,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.21

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