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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,861.62, 24,650.49 and 9,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,861.62, 24,650.49 and 9,906.20 is: 13,671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,861.62 : 24,650.49 = 9,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,861.62/24,650.49 = 9,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,861.62x = 24,650.49 × 9,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,861.62x = 244,192,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,192,684.04/17,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.36

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