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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,916.98, 24,725.73 and 9,850.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,916.98, 24,725.73 and 9,850.97 is: 13,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,916.98 : 24,725.73 = 9,850.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,916.98/24,725.73 = 9,850.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,916.98x = 24,725.73 × 9,850.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,916.98x = 243,572,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,572,449.33/17,916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.50

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