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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.39, 24,650.88 and 9,904.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.39, 24,650.88 and 9,904.11 is: 13,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.39 : 24,650.88 = 9,904.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.39/24,650.88 = 9,904.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.39x = 24,650.88 × 9,904.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.39x = 244,145,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,145,027.12/17,862.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.11

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