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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.39, 24,687.77 and 9,932.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.39, 24,687.77 and 9,932.11 is: 13,705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.39 : 24,687.77 = 9,932.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.39/24,687.77 = 9,932.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.39x = 24,687.77 × 9,932.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.39x = 245,201,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,201,647.29/17,890.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.77

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