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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.94, 24,684.06 and 9,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.94, 24,684.06 and 9,929.23 is: 13,702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.94 : 24,684.06 = 9,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.94/24,684.06 = 9,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.94x = 24,684.06 × 9,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.94x = 245,093,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,093,709.07/17,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.38

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