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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.06, 24,791.85 and 9,898.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.06, 24,791.85 and 9,898.45 is: 13,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.06 : 24,791.85 = 9,898.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.06/24,791.85 = 9,898.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.06x = 24,791.85 × 9,898.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.06x = 245,400,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,400,825.65/17,965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.90

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