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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.26, 24,653.67 and 9,906.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.26, 24,653.67 and 9,906.33 is: 13,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.26 : 24,653.67 = 9,906.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.26/24,653.67 = 9,906.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.26x = 24,653.67 × 9,906.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.26x = 244,227,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,227,390.73/17,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.29

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