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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.40, 24,644.60 and 9,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.40, 24,644.60 and 9,900.72 is: 13,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.40 : 24,644.60 = 9,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.40/24,644.60 = 9,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.40x = 24,644.60 × 9,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.40x = 243,999,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,999,284.11/17,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.00

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