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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.49, 24,653.10 and 9,908.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.49, 24,653.10 and 9,908.29 is: 13,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.49 : 24,653.10 = 9,908.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.49/24,653.10 = 9,908.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.49x = 24,653.10 × 9,908.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.49x = 244,270,064.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,270,064.20/17,863.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.26

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