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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.95, 24,651.86 and 9,905.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.95, 24,651.86 and 9,905.01 is: 13,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.95 : 24,651.86 = 9,905.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.95/24,651.86 = 9,905.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.95x = 24,651.86 × 9,905.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.95x = 244,176,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,176,919.82/17,862.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.46

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