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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.48, 24,654.90 and 9,908.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.48, 24,654.90 and 9,908.53 is: 13,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.48 : 24,654.90 = 9,908.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.48/24,654.90 = 9,908.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.48x = 24,654.90 × 9,908.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.48x = 244,293,828.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,293,828.39/17,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.30

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