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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.10, 24,644.64 and 9,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.10, 24,644.64 and 9,901.24 is: 13,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.10 : 24,644.64 = 9,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.10/24,644.64 = 9,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.10x = 24,644.64 × 9,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.10x = 244,012,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,012,495.35/17,859.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.20

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