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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.27, 24,651.89 and 9,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.27, 24,651.89 and 9,906.24 is: 13,670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.27 : 24,651.89 = 9,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.27/24,651.89 = 9,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.27x = 24,651.89 × 9,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.27x = 244,207,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,207,538.79/17,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.93

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