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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.77, 24,646.59 and 9,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.77, 24,646.59 and 9,903.24 is: 13,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.77 : 24,646.59 = 9,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.77/24,646.59 = 9,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.77x = 24,646.59 × 9,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.77x = 244,081,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,081,095.95/17,860.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.77

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