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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.93, 24,649.64 and 9,904.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.93, 24,649.64 and 9,904.86 is: 13,668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.93 : 24,649.64 = 9,904.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.93/24,649.64 = 9,904.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.93x = 24,649.64 × 9,904.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.93x = 244,151,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,151,060.48/17,862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.03

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