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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.91, 24,650.53 and 9,904.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.91, 24,650.53 and 9,904.95 is: 13,668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.91 : 24,650.53 = 9,904.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.91/24,650.53 = 9,904.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.91x = 24,650.53 × 9,904.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.91x = 244,162,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,162,242.36/17,862.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.67

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