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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.42, 24,651.42 and 9,906.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.42, 24,651.42 and 9,906.82 is: 13,671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.42 : 24,651.42 = 9,906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.42/24,651.42 = 9,906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.42x = 24,651.42 × 9,906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.42x = 244,217,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,217,180.68/17,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.36

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