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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.03, 24,645.21 and 9,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.03, 24,645.21 and 9,901.10 is: 13,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.03 : 24,645.21 = 9,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.03/24,645.21 = 9,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.03x = 24,645.21 × 9,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.03x = 244,014,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,014,565.50/17,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.37

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