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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.08, 24,653.41 and 9,906.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.08, 24,653.41 and 9,906.13 is: 13,671.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.08 : 24,653.41 = 9,906.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.08/24,653.41 = 9,906.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.08x = 24,653.41 × 9,906.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.08x = 244,219,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,219,884.40/17,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.00

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