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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.33, 24,645.36 and 9,900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.33, 24,645.36 and 9,900.46 is: 13,661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.33 : 24,645.36 = 9,900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.33/24,645.36 = 9,900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.33x = 24,645.36 × 9,900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.33x = 244,000,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,000,400.87/17,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.58

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