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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.99, 24,650.55 and 9,906.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.99, 24,650.55 and 9,906.05 is: 13,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.99 : 24,650.55 = 9,906.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.99/24,650.55 = 9,906.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.99x = 24,650.55 × 9,906.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.99x = 244,189,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,189,642.45/17,863.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.38

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