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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,861.04, 24,648.11 and 9,903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,861.04, 24,648.11 and 9,903.26 is: 13,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,861.04 : 24,648.11 = 9,903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,861.04/24,648.11 = 9,903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,861.04x = 24,648.11 × 9,903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,861.04x = 244,096,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,096,469.08/17,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.42

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