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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.97, 24,686.43 and 9,931.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.97, 24,686.43 and 9,931.03 is: 13,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.97 : 24,686.43 = 9,931.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.97/24,686.43 = 9,931.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.97x = 24,686.43 × 9,931.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.97x = 245,161,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,161,676.92/17,888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.63

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