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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,884.62, 24,680.34 and 9,926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,884.62, 24,680.34 and 9,926.64 is: 13,698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,884.62 : 24,680.34 = 9,926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,884.62/24,680.34 = 9,926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,884.62x = 24,680.34 × 9,926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,884.62x = 244,992,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,992,850.26/17,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.52

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