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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.88, 24,644.84 and 9,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.88, 24,644.84 and 9,901.04 is: 13,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.88 : 24,644.84 = 9,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.88/24,644.84 = 9,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.88x = 24,644.84 × 9,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.88x = 244,009,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,009,373.90/17,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.20

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