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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.36, 24,651.45 and 9,906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.36, 24,651.45 and 9,906.14 is: 13,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.36 : 24,651.45 = 9,906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.36/24,651.45 = 9,906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.36x = 24,651.45 × 9,906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.36x = 244,200,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,200,714.90/17,862.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.25

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