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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.87, 24,651.91 and 9,906.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.87, 24,651.91 and 9,906.02 is: 13,670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.87 : 24,651.91 = 9,906.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.87/24,651.91 = 9,906.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.87x = 24,651.91 × 9,906.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.87x = 244,202,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,202,313.50/17,863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.18

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