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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.91, 24,706.14 and 9,836.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.91, 24,706.14 and 9,836.48 is: 13,574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.91 : 24,706.14 = 9,836.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.91/24,706.14 = 9,836.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.91x = 24,706.14 × 9,836.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.91x = 243,021,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,021,328.46/17,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,574.41

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