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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.27, 24,644.99 and 9,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.27, 24,644.99 and 9,901.23 is: 13,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.27 : 24,644.99 = 9,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.27/24,644.99 = 9,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.27x = 24,644.99 × 9,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.27x = 244,015,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,015,714.34/17,858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.02

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