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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.68, 24,766.42 and 9,990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.68, 24,766.42 and 9,990.44 is: 13,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.68 : 24,766.42 = 9,990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.68/24,766.42 = 9,990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.68x = 24,766.42 × 9,990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.68x = 247,427,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,427,469.96/17,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.81

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