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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.97, 24,645.26 and 9,901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.97, 24,645.26 and 9,901.19 is: 13,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.97 : 24,645.26 = 9,901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.97/24,645.26 = 9,901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.97x = 24,645.26 × 9,901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.97x = 244,017,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,017,488.23/17,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.58

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