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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.94, 24,643.06 and 9,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.94, 24,643.06 and 9,901.10 is: 13,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.94 : 24,643.06 = 9,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.94/24,643.06 = 9,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.94x = 24,643.06 × 9,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.94x = 243,993,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,993,401.37/17,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.26

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