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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.84, 24,650.28 and 9,905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.84, 24,650.28 and 9,905.22 is: 13,668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.84 : 24,650.28 = 9,905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.84/24,650.28 = 9,905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.84x = 24,650.28 × 9,905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.84x = 244,166,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,166,446.46/17,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.96

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