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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.29, 24,645.47 and 9,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.29, 24,645.47 and 9,901.44 is: 13,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.29 : 24,645.47 = 9,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.29/24,645.47 = 9,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.29x = 24,645.47 × 9,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.29x = 244,025,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,025,592.97/17,859.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.79

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