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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.62, 24,689.66 and 9,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.62, 24,689.66 and 9,932.10 is: 13,706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.62 : 24,689.66 = 9,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.62/24,689.66 = 9,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.62x = 24,689.66 × 9,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.62x = 245,220,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,220,122.43/17,890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.63

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