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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.88, 24,650.36 and 9,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.88, 24,650.36 and 9,905.04 is: 13,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.88 : 24,650.36 = 9,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.88/24,650.36 = 9,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.88x = 24,650.36 × 9,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.88x = 244,162,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,162,801.81/17,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.73

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