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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.74, 24,686.60 and 9,931.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.74, 24,686.60 and 9,931.34 is: 13,704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.74 : 24,686.60 = 9,931.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.74/24,686.60 = 9,931.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.74x = 24,686.60 × 9,931.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.74x = 245,171,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,171,104.59/17,889.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.57

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