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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.87, 24,654.97 and 9,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.87, 24,654.97 and 9,906.92 is: 13,672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.87 : 24,654.97 = 9,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.87/24,654.97 = 9,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.87x = 24,654.97 × 9,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.87x = 244,254,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,254,796.96/17,864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.36

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