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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.96, 24,653.26 and 9,907.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.96, 24,653.26 and 9,907.01 is: 13,671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.96 : 24,653.26 = 9,907.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.96/24,653.26 = 9,907.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.96x = 24,653.26 × 9,907.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.96x = 244,240,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,240,074.92/17,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.46

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