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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.41, 24,794.22 and 9,899.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.41, 24,794.22 and 9,899.90 is: 13,662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.41 : 24,794.22 = 9,899.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.41/24,794.22 = 9,899.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.41x = 24,794.22 × 9,899.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.41x = 245,460,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,460,298.58/17,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.94

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