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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.08, 24,644.55 and 9,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.08, 24,644.55 and 9,901.74 is: 13,663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.08 : 24,644.55 = 9,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.08/24,644.55 = 9,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.08x = 24,644.55 × 9,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.08x = 244,024,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,024,056.07/17,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.86

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