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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.61, 24,682.32 and 9,928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.61, 24,682.32 and 9,928.58 is: 13,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.61 : 24,682.32 = 9,928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.61/24,682.32 = 9,928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.61x = 24,682.32 × 9,928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.61x = 245,060,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060,265.29/17,885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.53

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