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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,887.07, 24,682.37 and 9,928.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,887.07, 24,682.37 and 9,928.43 is: 13,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,887.07 : 24,682.37 = 9,928.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,887.07/24,682.37 = 9,928.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,887.07x = 24,682.37 × 9,928.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,887.07x = 245,057,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,057,009.73/17,887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.24

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