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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.80, 24,650.73 and 9,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.80, 24,650.73 and 9,905.76 is: 13,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.80 : 24,650.73 = 9,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.80/24,650.73 = 9,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.80x = 24,650.73 × 9,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.80x = 244,184,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,184,215.20/17,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.99

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