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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.44, 24,688.12 and 9,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.44, 24,688.12 and 9,932.44 is: 13,706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.44 : 24,688.12 = 9,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.44/24,688.12 = 9,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.44x = 24,688.12 × 9,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.44x = 245,213,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,213,270.61/17,890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.39

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