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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.81, 24,684.97 and 9,929.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.81, 24,684.97 and 9,929.09 is: 13,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.81 : 24,684.97 = 9,929.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.81/24,684.97 = 9,929.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.81x = 24,684.97 × 9,929.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.81x = 245,099,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,099,337.11/17,886.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.80

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