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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.72, 24,653.73 and 9,907.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.72, 24,653.73 and 9,907.47 is: 13,671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.72 : 24,653.73 = 9,907.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.72/24,653.73 = 9,907.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.72x = 24,653.73 × 9,907.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.72x = 244,256,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,256,090.36/17,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.77

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