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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.93, 24,646.33 and 9,902.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.93, 24,646.33 and 9,902.99 is: 13,665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.93 : 24,646.33 = 9,902.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.93/24,646.33 = 9,902.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.93x = 24,646.33 × 9,902.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.93x = 244,072,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,072,359.53/17,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.15

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