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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.03, 24,647.02 and 9,902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.03, 24,647.02 and 9,902.39 is: 13,665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.03 : 24,647.02 = 9,902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.03/24,647.02 = 9,902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.03x = 24,647.02 × 9,902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.03x = 244,064,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,064,256.39/17,860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.39

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