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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.55, 24,654.53 and 9,908.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.55, 24,654.53 and 9,908.51 is: 13,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.55 : 24,654.53 = 9,908.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.55/24,654.53 = 9,908.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.55x = 24,654.53 × 9,908.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.55x = 244,289,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,289,657.05/17,865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.78

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