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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.40, 24,652.44 and 9,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.40, 24,652.44 and 9,906.69 is: 13,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.40 : 24,652.44 = 9,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.40/24,652.44 = 9,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.40x = 24,652.44 × 9,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.40x = 244,224,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,224,080.82/17,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.99

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