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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.80, 24,653.28 and 9,906.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.80, 24,653.28 and 9,906.76 is: 13,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.80 : 24,653.28 = 9,906.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.80/24,653.28 = 9,906.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.80x = 24,653.28 × 9,906.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.80x = 244,234,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,234,196.14/17,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.02

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