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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.92, 24,067.68 and 9,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.92, 24,067.68 and 9,886.80 is: 13,643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.92 : 24,067.68 = 9,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.92/24,067.68 = 9,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.92x = 24,067.68 × 9,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.92x = 237,952,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,952,338.62/17,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.34

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