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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.73, 24,652.15 and 9,906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.73, 24,652.15 and 9,906.50 is: 13,671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.73 : 24,652.15 = 9,906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.73/24,652.15 = 9,906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.73x = 24,652.15 × 9,906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.73x = 244,216,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,216,560.84/17,862.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.85

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