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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.93, 24,655.13 and 9,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.93, 24,655.13 and 9,908.26 is: 13,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.93 : 24,655.13 = 9,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.93/24,655.13 = 9,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.93x = 24,655.13 × 9,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.93x = 244,289,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,289,388.83/17,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.48

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