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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.96, 24,686.28 and 9,930.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.96, 24,686.28 and 9,930.98 is: 13,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.96 : 24,686.28 = 9,930.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.96/24,686.28 = 9,930.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.96x = 24,686.28 × 9,930.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.96x = 245,158,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,158,952.95/17,888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.48

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