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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.51, 24,653.56 and 9,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.51, 24,653.56 and 9,907.56 is: 13,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.51 : 24,653.56 = 9,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.51/24,653.56 = 9,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.51x = 24,653.56 × 9,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.51x = 244,256,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,256,624.91/17,865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.96

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