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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.92, 24,687.52 and 9,931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.92, 24,687.52 and 9,931.26 is: 13,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.92 : 24,687.52 = 9,931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.92/24,687.52 = 9,931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.92x = 24,687.52 × 9,931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.92x = 245,178,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,178,179.88/17,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.59

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