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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.49, 24,651.72 and 9,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.49, 24,651.72 and 9,907.29 is: 13,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.49 : 24,651.72 = 9,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.49/24,651.72 = 9,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.49x = 24,651.72 × 9,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.49x = 244,231,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,231,739.04/17,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.88

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