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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.43, 24,651.70 and 9,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.43, 24,651.70 and 9,906.36 is: 13,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.43 : 24,651.70 = 9,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.43/24,651.70 = 9,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.43x = 24,651.70 × 9,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.43x = 244,208,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,208,614.81/17,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.10

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