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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.08, 24,649.79 and 9,906.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.08, 24,649.79 and 9,906.37 is: 13,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.08 : 24,649.79 = 9,906.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.08/24,649.79 = 9,906.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.08x = 24,649.79 × 9,906.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.08x = 244,189,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,189,829.01/17,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.32

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