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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.04, 24,645.04 and 9,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.04, 24,645.04 and 9,901.20 is: 13,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.04 : 24,645.04 = 9,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.04/24,645.04 = 9,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.04x = 24,645.04 × 9,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.04x = 244,015,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,015,470.05/17,859.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.41

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