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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.76, 24,652.98 and 9,906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.76, 24,652.98 and 9,906.96 is: 13,671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.76 : 24,652.98 = 9,906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.76/24,652.98 = 9,906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.76x = 24,652.98 × 9,906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.76x = 244,236,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,236,086.74/17,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.39

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