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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.72, 24,647.92 and 9,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.72, 24,647.92 and 9,903.52 is: 13,666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.72 : 24,647.92 = 9,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.72/24,647.92 = 9,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.72x = 24,647.92 × 9,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.72x = 244,101,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,101,168.68/17,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.93

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