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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.08, 24,644.45 and 9,900.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.08, 24,644.45 and 9,900.83 is: 13,662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.08 : 24,644.45 = 9,900.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.08/24,644.45 = 9,900.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.08x = 24,644.45 × 9,900.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.08x = 244,000,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,000,596.26/17,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.55

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