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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.39, 24,645.35 and 9,900.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.39, 24,645.35 and 9,900.11 is: 13,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.39 : 24,645.35 = 9,900.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.39/24,645.35 = 9,900.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.39x = 24,645.35 × 9,900.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.39x = 243,991,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,991,577.51/17,858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.58

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