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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.22, 24,649.63 and 9,905.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.22, 24,649.63 and 9,905.43 is: 13,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.22 : 24,649.63 = 9,905.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.22/24,649.63 = 9,905.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.22x = 24,649.63 × 9,905.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.22x = 244,165,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,165,184.49/17,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.60

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