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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,693.92, 24,417.72 and 9,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,693.92, 24,417.72 and 9,735.92 is: 13,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,693.92 : 24,417.72 = 9,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,693.92/24,417.72 = 9,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,693.92x = 24,417.72 × 9,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,693.92x = 237,728,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,728,968.50/17,693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.63

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