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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.67, 24,650.12 and 9,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.67, 24,650.12 and 9,905.76 is: 13,668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.67 : 24,650.12 = 9,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.67/24,650.12 = 9,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.67x = 24,650.12 × 9,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.67x = 244,178,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,178,197.46/17,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.98

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