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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.68, 24,652.08 and 9,906.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.68, 24,652.08 and 9,906.15 is: 13,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.68 : 24,652.08 = 9,906.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.68/24,652.08 = 9,906.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.68x = 24,652.08 × 9,906.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.68x = 244,207,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,207,202.29/17,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.60

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