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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,887.43, 24,683.84 and 9,929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,887.43, 24,683.84 and 9,929.59 is: 13,702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,887.43 : 24,683.84 = 9,929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,887.43/24,683.84 = 9,929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,887.43x = 24,683.84 × 9,929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,887.43x = 245,100,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,100,336.70/17,887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.38

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