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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.77, 24,645.68 and 9,901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.77, 24,645.68 and 9,901.73 is: 13,664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.77 : 24,645.68 = 9,901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.77/24,645.68 = 9,901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.77x = 24,645.68 × 9,901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.77x = 244,034,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,034,869.03/17,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.71

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