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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.92, 24,647.97 and 9,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.92, 24,647.97 and 9,904.32 is: 13,667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.92 : 24,647.97 = 9,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.92/24,647.97 = 9,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.92x = 24,647.97 × 9,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.92x = 244,121,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,121,382.23/17,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.91

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