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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.38, 24,654.08 and 9,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.38, 24,654.08 and 9,907.56 is: 13,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.38 : 24,654.08 = 9,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.38/24,654.08 = 9,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.38x = 24,654.08 × 9,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.38x = 244,261,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,261,776.84/17,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.88

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