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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.81, 24,683.91 and 9,929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.81, 24,683.91 and 9,929.19 is: 13,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.81 : 24,683.91 = 9,929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.81/24,683.91 = 9,929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.81x = 24,683.91 × 9,929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.81x = 245,091,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,091,232.33/17,886.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.34

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