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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.87, 24,649.25 and 9,904.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.87, 24,649.25 and 9,904.05 is: 13,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.87 : 24,649.25 = 9,904.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.87/24,649.25 = 9,904.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.87x = 24,649.25 × 9,904.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.87x = 244,127,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,127,354.94/17,859.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.04

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