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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.77, 24,689.34 and 9,933.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.77, 24,689.34 and 9,933.02 is: 13,707.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.77 : 24,689.34 = 9,933.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.77/24,689.34 = 9,933.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.77x = 24,689.34 × 9,933.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.77x = 245,239,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,239,708.01/17,890.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.61

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