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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.32, 24,652.92 and 9,908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.32, 24,652.92 and 9,908.16 is: 13,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.32 : 24,652.92 = 9,908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.32/24,652.92 = 9,908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.32x = 24,652.92 × 9,908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.32x = 244,265,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,265,075.83/17,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.11

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