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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.76, 24,646.44 and 9,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.76, 24,646.44 and 9,902.32 is: 13,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.76 : 24,646.44 = 9,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.76/24,646.44 = 9,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.76x = 24,646.44 × 9,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.76x = 244,056,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,056,935.74/17,859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.19

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