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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.93, 24,655.68 and 9,908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.93, 24,655.68 and 9,908.49 is: 13,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.93 : 24,655.68 = 9,908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.93/24,655.68 = 9,908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.93x = 24,655.68 × 9,908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.93x = 244,300,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,300,558.72/17,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.10

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