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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.99, 24,635.13 and 9,894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.99, 24,635.13 and 9,894.96 is: 13,654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.99 : 24,635.13 = 9,894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.99/24,635.13 = 9,894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.99x = 24,635.13 × 9,894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.99x = 243,763,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,763,625.94/17,851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.70

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