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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,854.62, 24,639.38 and 9,898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,854.62, 24,639.38 and 9,898.04 is: 13,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,854.62 : 24,639.38 = 9,898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,854.62/24,639.38 = 9,898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,854.62x = 24,639.38 × 9,898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,854.62x = 243,881,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,881,568.82/17,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.30

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