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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.88, 24,681.27 and 9,929.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.88, 24,681.27 and 9,929.17 is: 13,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.88 : 24,681.27 = 9,929.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.88/24,681.27 = 9,929.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.88x = 24,681.27 × 9,929.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.88x = 245,064,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,064,525.65/17,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.80

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