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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.65, 24,689.31 and 9,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.65, 24,689.31 and 9,933.60 is: 13,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.65 : 24,689.31 = 9,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.65/24,689.31 = 9,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.65x = 24,689.31 × 9,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.65x = 245,253,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,253,729.82/17,890.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.49

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