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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.08, 24,689.56 and 9,933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.08, 24,689.56 and 9,933.28 is: 13,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.08 : 24,689.56 = 9,933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.08/24,689.56 = 9,933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.08x = 24,689.56 × 9,933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.08x = 245,248,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,248,383.50/17,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.86

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